approaching
intermediateB1/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/ · ap-proach-ing
To come near or nearer to something in distance or time.
Meanings
To come near or nearer to something in distance or time.
کسی چیز کے قریب آنا یا قریب ہونا.
نزدیک ہونا
nazdeek hona
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- approaching deadline
- approaching storm
- approaching danger
Example Sentences
The train is approaching the station.
ٹرین اسٹیشن کے قریب آ رہی ہے۔
Train station ke nazdeek aa rahi hai.
With the holidays approaching, many are making travel plans.
تعطیلات کے قریب آنے کے ساتھ، بہت سے لوگ سفر کی منصوبہ بندی کر رہے ہیں۔
Taatilat ke nazdeek aane ke sath, bohat se log safar ki mansuba bandi kar rahe hain.
The storm is approaching quickly and we need to prepare.
طوفان تیزی سے قریب آ رہا ہے اور ہمیں تیاری کرنی ہوگی۔
Toofan tez rastay par nazdeek aa raha hai aur hume tayyari karni hogi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an approaching train to remember the word.
Visualize a train moving towards a station, signifying the action of approaching.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "approchen" — to come near
First known use: 14th century
The word 'approach' has roots in Old French 'aprochier' which means 'to come near', and its modern form took shape in Middle English.