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The correct spelling is approaching.
How to pronounce approaching
/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/
verbIPA: /əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/
Say it like: App-roa-chi-ng
The correct spelling is approaching. To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer. For example: "as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."
Usage Examples
“as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.”
“"Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge.”
“the approaching armies”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
- 2.To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
- 3.To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
- 4.To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).
- 5.To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.
noun
- 1.The act of coming closer; an approach.
adjective
- 1.That approaches or approach.
adverb
- 1.Nearly.
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