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come near

co·me·near

fairly common

verb

1.

almost do or experience something

  • “She came near to screaming with fear”
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2.

move towards

  • “We were approaching our destination”
  • “They are drawing near”
  • “The enemy army came nearer and nearer”
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3.

come near in time

  • “Winter is approaching”
  • “approaching old age”
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