come near

/kəm ˌnɪər/

Other forms: came near; comes near; coming near

Definitions of come near

1. verb

   move towards
   synonyms: approach, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near

   approach

   come near in time

   types:

   drive up

   approach while driving

   bear down on, bear down upon

   sail towards another vessel, of a ship

   edge in, edge up

   push one's way into (a space)

   close

   draw near

   crowd, push

   approach a certain age or speed

   type of:

   come, come up

   move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
2. verb

   come near in time
   synonyms: approach

   approach, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near

   move towards

   types:

   get on

   grow late or (of time) elapse

   type of:

   come, come up

   move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
3. verb

   almost do or experience something
   “She came near to screaming with fear”