come near

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
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    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
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    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”
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