Antonyms for approaching

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-prohch

Phonetic Transcription : əˈproʊtʃ

Definition of approaching

Origin : c.1300, from Anglo-French approcher, Old French aprochier "approach, come closer" (12c., Modern French approcher), from Late Latin appropiare "go nearer to," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + Late Latin propiare "come nearer," comparative of Latin prope "near" (see propinquity). Replaced Old English neahlæcan.

adj nearing

Example sentences :

I have no fear of those enlargements of the Constitution that seem to be approaching.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

But we are approaching the limits of what government alone can do.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

He took a couple of drinks to celebrate his approaching immunity from debt.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

"I think I'll stay for the meeting," said Yates, approaching him and patting the horse.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

We had left the Boulevard, and were approaching the white-domed library.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

"Yes," answered Yates, springing over the fence and approaching her.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

She thought it was approaching, and felt an increase of pride of spirit, and of great love.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Moreover, what good would there be in approaching each other and in talking together?
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Kingozi threw a careless glance in the direction of the approaching group.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

He and his friends were approaching Macri, on the coast of Asia Minor.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox

Synonyms for approaching

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