Antonyms for nearing
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : neer |
Phonetic Transcription : nɪər |
Definition of nearing
Origin :- Old English near "closer, nearer," comparative of neah, neh"nigh." Influenced by Old Norse naer "near," it came to be used as a positive form mid-13c., and new comparative nearer developed 1500s (see nigh). As an adjective from c.1300. Originally an adverb but now supplanted in most such senses by nearly; it has in turn supplanted correct nigh as an adjective. Related: Nearness. In near and dear (1620s) it refers to nearness of kinship. Near East first attested 1891, in Kipling. Near beer "low-alcoholic brew" is from 1908.
- adj approaching
- Are we nearing the light—a day of freedom and of peace for all mankind?
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- It was nearing sundown when Kingozi emerged from his tent and gave the signal to move.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- The coachman, nearing the goal, had given the horse his head.
- Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
- The doctor is nearing them rapidly; they can imagine the shepherd's tartan.
- Extract from : « A Doctor of the Old School, Part 3 » by Ian Maclaren
- The hands of the clock on the front of the Strangers' Gallery were nearing six.
- Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
- The ship was nearing port, and a heavy cleaning was in progress.
- Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond
- Christmas was nearing, and Mrs. Wilcox felt behindhand with the presents.
- Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
- Mrs. Lake's term as president of Scarford Chapter was nearing its end.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- By the time it is nearing completion it has become to him a very real edifice.
- Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- I was nearing the end of the operation when she came over to watch.
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
Synonyms for nearing
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