|
Definition of Come near
1. Verb. Almost do or experience something. "She came near to screaming with fear"
2. Verb. Move towards. "Sam and Sue come near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"
Exact synonyms: Approach, Come On, Draw Close, Draw Near, Go Up, Near
Generic synonyms: Come, Come Up
Related verbs: Approach
Specialized synonyms: Drive Up, Bear Down On, Bear Down Upon, Edge In, Edge Up, Close, Crowd, Push
Entails: Advance, Go On, March On, Move On, Pass On, Progress
Derivative terms: Approach, Approach, Approachable
Generic synonyms: Come, Come Up
Related verbs: Approach
Specialized synonyms: Drive Up, Bear Down On, Bear Down Upon, Edge In, Edge Up, Close, Crowd, Push
Entails: Advance, Go On, March On, Move On, Pass On, Progress
Derivative terms: Approach, Approach, Approachable
3. Verb. Come near in time. "Approaching old age"
Exact synonyms: Approach
Generic synonyms: Come, Come Up
Specialized synonyms: Get On
Related verbs: Approach, Come On, Draw Close, Draw Near, Go Up, Near
Derivative terms: Approach
Generic synonyms: Come, Come Up
Specialized synonyms: Get On
Related verbs: Approach, Come On, Draw Close, Draw Near, Go Up, Near
Derivative terms: Approach