Approaching Definition & Meaning

approaching
adjective
  1. of the relatively near future; "the approaching election"; "this coming Thursday"; "the forthcoming holidays"; "the upcoming spring fashions"
noun
  1. the event of one object coming closer to another
  2. the temporal property of becoming nearer in time; "the approach of winter"
  3. the act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter's approach scattered the geese"

"Approaching" in song lyrics

See how approaching is used in real songs:

  • "'I Will Survive' careful the song's approaching"
    Chino XL — 90 Bars of Intervention
  • "A life coaching in preparation for every heavy time approaching"
    Ciecmate — Up Up & Away
  • "money started looking when he seen dawg approaching"
    Cormega — One Love

Usage tips for "approaching"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "approaching" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for approaching to find words that pair well.

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