approaching
/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
ap · proach · ing
ə · ˈproʊtʃ · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. coming near or nearer in distance or time
Significado en Español
acercándose, próximo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đang đến gần, sắp tới
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “approaching”:
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A
departing
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B
leaving
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C
nearing
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D
retreating
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C — nearing.
“approaching” means adj. coming near or nearer in distance or time
Common questions about “approaching”
What does “approaching” mean?
approaching — adj. coming near or nearer in distance or time. In Chinese: 接近的，临近的.
How do you pronounce “approaching”?
approaching is pronounced /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ap · proach · ing.
Is “approaching” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. approaching appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
