adj

approaching

uh-PROHT-shihng

adj

Coming closer in time or place; happening soon.

"Shops were busy with people preparing for the approaching holidays."

noun

The act of getting closer to something.

"The approaching of storm clouds made everyone nervous."

How to Use Approaching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGetting nearer, whether in time (an approaching deadline) or space (an approaching car).

Common pairings

approaching storm approaching deadline fast approaching

approachings plural

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Shops were busy with people preparing for the _____ holidays.

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