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Meaning of Nearing
The primary meaning of the word "Nearing" is to move closer to something in time or space.
Etymology of Nearing
The word "Nearing" has its roots in Old English "nēar" meaning "close" or "near",
It is related to other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse "nær" and Old High German "nah",
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of moving closer to something.
Synonyms
approaching
coming
nearing
closing in
looming
impending
forthcoming
upcoming
pending
imminent
approaching
on the horizon
in the offing
upcoming
forthcoming
pending
imminent
drawing near
getting closer
coming closer
moving in
closing in
bearing down
looming large
drawing nearer
coming nearer
getting nearer
approaching nearer
coming on
gathering
looming near
creeping up
sneaking up
slipping up
edging near
edging closer
creeping closer
sneaking closer
slipping closer.
Definitions
- To move closer to something in time or space,
- To come nearer to something in time or space,
- To draw closer to a particular point or moment in time.
Usage Examples
- The storm is nearing the coast,
- The deadline is nearing, and we still have a lot of work to do,
- The train is nearing the station,
- The holiday season is nearing, and many people are making travel plans.
Antonyms
receding
moving away
going away
departing
leaving
withdrawing
retreating
pulling back
backing away
moving back
falling back
losing ground
giving back
yielding
surrendering
abandoning
relinquishing
forsaking
deserting
vacating
evacuating
fleeing
escaping
eluding
evading
shying away
shirking
dodging
sidestepping
circumventing
avoiding.