To come near in space or time

• near

  1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time:
  2. Just about; almost; nearly:
  3. With or in a close relationship:

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  1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time:
  2. Just about; almost; nearly:
  3. With or in a close relationship:

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To come near, as in quality or amount

• verge on

  1. (idiomatic) To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.

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  1. (idiomatic) To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.

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• rival

  1. One who attempts to equal or surpass another, or who pursues the same object as another; a competitor.
  2. One that equals or almost equals another in a particular respect:
  3. A companion or an associate in a particular duty.

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  1. One who attempts to equal or surpass another, or who pursues the same object as another; a competitor.
  2. One that equals or almost equals another in a particular respect:
  3. A companion or an associate in a particular duty.

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• challenge

  1. A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition:
  2. An act or statement of defiance; a call to confrontation:
  3. A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question:

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  1. A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition:
  2. An act or statement of defiance; a call to confrontation:
  3. A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question:

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• border on

  1. (intransitive) To be almost like some other thing.

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  1. (intransitive) To be almost like some other thing.

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• approximate

  1. Almost exact or correct:
  2. Very similar; closely resembling:
  3. Close together but not united.

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  1. Almost exact or correct:
  2. Very similar; closely resembling:
  3. Close together but not united.

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To bring an appeal or request, for example, to the attention of

• sue

  1. To initiate or pursue legal proceedings against (another party).
  2. To court; woo.
  3. To make a petition to; appeal to; beseech.

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  1. To initiate or pursue legal proceedings against (another party).
  2. To court; woo.
  3. To make a petition to; appeal to; beseech.

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• petition

  1. A solemn supplication or request, especially to a superior authority; an entreaty.
  2. A formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
  3. A formal written application seeking a court's intervention and action on a matter:

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  1. A solemn supplication or request, especially to a superior authority; an entreaty.
  2. A formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
  3. A formal written application seeking a court's intervention and action on a matter:

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• apply

  1. To bring into nearness or contact with something; put on, upon, or to:
  2. To put to or adapt for a special use:
  3. To put into action:

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  1. To bring into nearness or contact with something; put on, upon, or to:
  2. To put to or adapt for a special use:
  3. To put into action:

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• appeal

  1. An earnest or urgent request, entreaty, or supplication.
  2. A resort to a higher authority or greater power, as for sanction, corroboration, or a decision:
  3. A higher court's review of the correctness of a decision by a lower court.

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  1. An earnest or urgent request, entreaty, or supplication.
  2. A resort to a higher authority or greater power, as for sanction, corroboration, or a decision:
  3. A higher court's review of the correctness of a decision by a lower court.

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• address

  1. To speak to:
  2. To make a formal speech to:
  3. To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of:

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  1. To speak to:
  2. To make a formal speech to:
  3. To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of:

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To go about the initial step in doing (something)

• kick off

  1. (intransitive) To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start; to launch.
  3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.

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  1. (intransitive) To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start; to launch.
  3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.

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• undertake

  1. To deliberately begin to do (something):
  2. To pledge or commit oneself (to do something):
  3. To promise or guarantee:

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  1. To deliberately begin to do (something):
  2. To pledge or commit oneself (to do something):
  3. To promise or guarantee:

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• take up

  1. The act of taking or tightening up.
  2. A device for reducing slack or taking up lost motion, as one in a loom.

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  1. The act of taking or tightening up.
  2. A device for reducing slack or taking up lost motion, as one in a loom.

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• take on

  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

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  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

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• start

  1. To begin a movement, activity, or undertaking:
  2. To move on the initial part of a journey:
  3. To have a beginning; commence:

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  1. To begin a movement, activity, or undertaking:
  2. To move on the initial part of a journey:
  3. To have a beginning; commence:

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• set to

  1. A brief, usually heated conflict or argument.

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  1. A brief, usually heated conflict or argument.

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• set out

  1. To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.
  2. To go out, leave.
  3. To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.

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  1. To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.
  2. To go out, leave.
  3. To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.

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• set about

  1. To initiate or begin some action.
  2. To attack.

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  1. To initiate or begin some action.
  2. To attack.

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• open

  1. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.
  2. Affording unobstructed passage or view:
  3. Having no protecting or concealing cover:

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  1. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.
  2. Affording unobstructed passage or view:
  3. Having no protecting or concealing cover:

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• lead off

  1. (baseball) The first batter in the batting order.
  2. (baseball) The first batter of an inning.
  3. (baseball) To be the first batter of an inning.

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  1. (baseball) The first batter in the batting order.
  2. (baseball) The first batter of an inning.
  3. (baseball) To be the first batter of an inning.

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• launch

  1. To throw or propel with force; hurl:
  2. To set or thrust (a self-propelled craft or projectile) in motion:
  3. To put (a boat) into the water in readiness for use.

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  1. To throw or propel with force; hurl:
  2. To set or thrust (a self-propelled craft or projectile) in motion:
  3. To put (a boat) into the water in readiness for use.

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• institute

  1. To establish, organize, or introduce:
  2. To initiate; begin:
  3. To establish or invest (someone) in an office or position.

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  1. To establish, organize, or introduce:
  2. To initiate; begin:
  3. To establish or invest (someone) in an office or position.

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• initiate

  1. To set going by taking the first step; begin:
  2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity:
  3. To admit (someone) into membership, as with a ritual or ceremony.

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  1. To set going by taking the first step; begin:
  2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity:
  3. To admit (someone) into membership, as with a ritual or ceremony.

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• inaugurate

  1. To induct into office by a formal ceremony.
  2. To cause to begin, especially officially or formally:
  3. To open or begin use of formally with a ceremony; dedicate:

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  1. To induct into office by a formal ceremony.
  2. To cause to begin, especially officially or formally:
  3. To open or begin use of formally with a ceremony; dedicate:

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• get off

  1. To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
  2. To move (something) from being on top of (something else) to not being on top of it.
  3. (intransitive) To disembark, especially from mass transportation, such as a bus or train.

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  1. To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
  2. To move (something) from being on top of (something else) to not being on top of it.
  3. (intransitive) To disembark, especially from mass transportation, such as a bus or train.

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• enter

  1. To come or go into:
  2. To penetrate; pierce:
  3. To introduce; insert:

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  1. To come or go into:
  2. To penetrate; pierce:
  3. To introduce; insert:

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• embark

  1. To cause to board a vessel or aircraft:
  2. To enlist (a person or persons) or invest (capital) in an enterprise.
  3. To go aboard a vessel or aircraft, as at the start of a journey.

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  1. To cause to board a vessel or aircraft:
  2. To enlist (a person or persons) or invest (capital) in an enterprise.
  3. To go aboard a vessel or aircraft, as at the start of a journey.

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• commence

  1. To begin; start.
  2. To enter upon or have a beginning; start.

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  1. To begin; start.
  2. To enter upon or have a beginning; start.

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• begin

  1. To perform or undergo the first part of an action; start:
  2. To come into being:
  3. To do or accomplish something in the least degree. Used in the negative with an infinitive:

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  1. To perform or undergo the first part of an action; start:
  2. To come into being:
  3. To do or accomplish something in the least degree. Used in the negative with an infinitive:

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The act or fact of coming near

• nearness

  1. The state of being near.

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  1. The state of being near.

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• imminence

  1. The quality or condition of being about to occur.
  2. Something about to occur.

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  1. The quality or condition of being about to occur.
  2. Something about to occur.

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• convergence

  1. The act, condition, quality, or fact of converging.
  2. The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, function, or value.
  3. The point of converging; a meeting place:

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  1. The act, condition, quality, or fact of converging.
  2. The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, function, or value.
  3. The point of converging; a meeting place:

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• coming

  1. Approaching; forthcoming; next:
  2. Showing promise of fame or success.
  3. Arrival; advent:

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  1. Approaching; forthcoming; next:
  2. Showing promise of fame or success.
  3. Arrival; advent:

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A method used in dealing with something

• technique

  1. The basic method for making or doing something, such as an artistic work or scientific procedure:
  2. Skill or command in a particular activity:

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  1. The basic method for making or doing something, such as an artistic work or scientific procedure:
  2. Skill or command in a particular activity:

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• tack

  1. A short, light nail with a sharp point and a flat head.
  2. A rope for holding down the weather clew of a course.
  3. A rope for hauling the outer lower corner of a studdingsail to the boom.

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  1. A short, light nail with a sharp point and a flat head.
  2. A rope for holding down the weather clew of a course.
  3. A rope for hauling the outer lower corner of a studdingsail to the boom.

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• procedure

  1. A manner of proceeding; a way of performing or effecting something:
  2. A series of steps taken to accomplish an end:
  3. A set of instructions that performs a specific task; a subroutine or function.

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  1. A manner of proceeding; a way of performing or effecting something:
  2. A series of steps taken to accomplish an end:
  3. A set of instructions that performs a specific task; a subroutine or function.

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• plan

  1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective:
  2. A proposed or intended course of action:
  3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline:

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  1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective:
  2. A proposed or intended course of action:
  3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline:

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• modus operandi

  1. A method of operating or functioning.
  2. A person's manner of working.

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  1. A method of operating or functioning.
  2. A person's manner of working.

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• line

  1. A geometric figure formed by a point moving along a fixed direction and the reverse direction.
  2. A thin continuous mark, as that made by a pen, pencil, or brush applied to a surface.
  3. A similar mark cut or scratched into a surface.

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  1. A geometric figure formed by a point moving along a fixed direction and the reverse direction.
  2. A thin continuous mark, as that made by a pen, pencil, or brush applied to a surface.
  3. A similar mark cut or scratched into a surface.

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• course

  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. Movement in time; duration:
  3. The direction of continuing movement:

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  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. Movement in time; duration:
  3. The direction of continuing movement:

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• attack

  1. To set upon with violent force.
  2. To criticize strongly or in a hostile manner.
  3. To start work on with purpose and vigor:

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  1. To set upon with violent force.
  2. To criticize strongly or in a hostile manner.
  3. To start work on with purpose and vigor:

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A preliminary action intended to elicit a favorable response

• overture

  1. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
  2. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
  3. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.

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  1. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
  2. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
  3. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.

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• advance

  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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A means of access

• passageway

  1. A way allowing passage, especially a corridor.

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  1. A way allowing passage, especially a corridor.

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• road

  1. An open, generally public way for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals.
  2. The surface of a road; a roadbed.
  3. A course or path:

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  1. An open, generally public way for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals.
  2. The surface of a road; a roadbed.
  3. A course or path:

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• way

  1. A road, path, or highway affording passage from one place to another.
  2. An opening affording passage:
  3. Space to proceed:

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  1. A road, path, or highway affording passage from one place to another.
  2. An opening affording passage:
  3. Space to proceed:

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• path

  1. A trodden track or way.
  2. A road, way, or track made for a particular purpose:
  3. The route or course along which something travels or moves:

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  1. A trodden track or way.
  2. A road, way, or track made for a particular purpose:
  3. The route or course along which something travels or moves:

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Plan of action

• strategy

  1. The science and art of using all the forces of a nation to execute approved plans as effectively as possible during peace or war.
  2. The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of large-scale combat operations.
  3. A plan of action resulting from strategy or intended to accomplish a specific goal.

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  1. The science and art of using all the forces of a nation to execute approved plans as effectively as possible during peace or war.
  2. The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of large-scale combat operations.
  3. A plan of action resulting from strategy or intended to accomplish a specific goal.

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• procedure

  1. A manner of proceeding; a way of performing or effecting something:
  2. A series of steps taken to accomplish an end:
  3. A set of instructions that performs a specific task; a subroutine or function.

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  1. A manner of proceeding; a way of performing or effecting something:
  2. A series of steps taken to accomplish an end:
  3. A set of instructions that performs a specific task; a subroutine or function.

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• program

  1. A listing of the order of events and other pertinent information for a public presentation.
  2. The presentation itself:
  3. A scheduled radio or television show.

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  1. A listing of the order of events and other pertinent information for a public presentation.
  2. The presentation itself:
  3. A scheduled radio or television show.

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• method

  1. A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something:
  2. Orderly arrangement of parts or steps to accomplish an end:
  3. The procedures and techniques characteristic of a particular discipline or field of knowledge:

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  1. A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something:
  2. Orderly arrangement of parts or steps to accomplish an end:
  3. The procedures and techniques characteristic of a particular discipline or field of knowledge:

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The act of coming near or on

• accession

  1. The attainment of a dignity or rank:
  2. Something that has been acquired or added; an acquisition.
  3. An increase by means of something added.

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  1. The attainment of a dignity or rank:
  2. Something that has been acquired or added; an acquisition.
  3. An increase by means of something added.

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• coming nearer

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• act of drawing near

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• nearing

  1. Present participle of near.

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  1. Present participle of near.

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• approaching

  1. That approaches or approach.
  2. Nearly.
  3. Present participle of approach.

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  1. That approaches or approach.
  2. Nearly.
  3. Present participle of approach.

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• landing

  1. The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a voyage or flight.
  2. A termination, especially of a voyage or flight.
  3. A site for loading and unloading passengers and cargo.

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  1. The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a voyage or flight.
  2. A termination, especially of a voyage or flight.
  3. A site for loading and unloading passengers and cargo.

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• reaching

  1. Present participle of reach.
  2. (nautical) Sailing on a reach, i.e. having the wind on either side and coming from an angle that is larger with respect to the bow than when sailing close-hauled.

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  1. Present participle of reach.
  2. (nautical) Sailing on a reach, i.e. having the wind on either side and coming from an angle that is larger with respect to the bow than when sailing close-hauled.

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• oncoming

  1. Coming nearer; approaching:
  2. An approach; an advance.

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  1. Coming nearer; approaching:
  2. An approach; an advance.

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• appearance

  1. The act or an instance of coming into sight.
  2. The act or an instance of coming into public view:
  3. Outward aspect:

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  1. The act or an instance of coming into sight.
  2. The act or an instance of coming into public view:
  3. Outward aspect:

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• access

  1. A means of approaching, entering, exiting, communicating with, or making use of:
  2. The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:
  3. Public access.

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  1. A means of approaching, entering, exiting, communicating with, or making use of:
  2. The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:
  3. Public access.

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• arrival

  1. The act of arriving.
  2. One that arrives or has arrived.
  3. The reaching of a goal or objective as a result of effort or a process:

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  1. The act of arriving.
  2. One that arrives or has arrived.
  3. The reaching of a goal or objective as a result of effort or a process:

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• advent

  1. The coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note:
  2. The liturgical period preceding Christmas, beginning in Western churches on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and in Eastern churches in mid-November, and observed by many Christians as a season of prayer, fasting, and penitence.
  3. The coming of Jesus at the Incarnation.

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  1. The coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note:
  2. The liturgical period preceding Christmas, beginning in Western churches on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and in Eastern churches in mid-November, and observed by many Christians as a season of prayer, fasting, and penitence.
  3. The coming of Jesus at the Incarnation.

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• advance

  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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• coming

  1. Approaching; forthcoming; next:
  2. Showing promise of fame or success.
  3. Arrival; advent:

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  1. Approaching; forthcoming; next:
  2. Showing promise of fame or success.
  3. Arrival; advent:

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Overture; usually plural

• proposition

  1. A plan suggested for acceptance; a proposal.
  2. A matter to be dealt with; a task:
  3. An offer of a private bargain, especially a request for sexual relations.

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  1. A plan suggested for acceptance; a proposal.
  2. A matter to be dealt with; a task:
  3. An offer of a private bargain, especially a request for sexual relations.

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• offer

  1. To present for acceptance or rejection; proffer:
  2. To put forward for consideration; propose:
  3. To present in order to meet a need or satisfy a requirement:

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  1. To present for acceptance or rejection; proffer:
  2. To put forward for consideration; propose:
  3. To present in order to meet a need or satisfy a requirement:

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• proposal

  1. The act of proposing.
  2. A plan that is proposed.
  3. An offer of marriage.

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  1. The act of proposing.
  2. A plan that is proposed.
  3. An offer of marriage.

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To approach personally

• sound-out

  1. To question and listen attentively in order to discover a person's opinion, intent, or preference, especially by using indirect conversational remarks.
  2. To pronounce a word or phrase by articulating each of its letters or syllables slowly in sequence.
  3. (intransitive) To speak or sing loudly, to call out.

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  1. To question and listen attentively in order to discover a person's opinion, intent, or preference, especially by using indirect conversational remarks.
  2. To pronounce a word or phrase by articulating each of its letters or syllables slowly in sequence.
  3. (intransitive) To speak or sing loudly, to call out.

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• descend-upon

  1. to visit in large numbers

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  1. to visit in large numbers

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• descend on

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• corner

  1. The position at which two lines, surfaces, or edges meet and form an angle:
  2. The area enclosed or bounded by an angle formed in this manner:
  3. The place where two roads or streets join or intersect.

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  1. The position at which two lines, surfaces, or edges meet and form an angle:
  2. The area enclosed or bounded by an angle formed in this manner:
  3. The place where two roads or streets join or intersect.

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• buttonhole

  1. A small slit in a garment or piece of fabric for fastening a button.
  2. A boutonniere.
  3. To make a buttonhole in.

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  1. A small slit in a garment or piece of fabric for fastening a button.
  2. A boutonniere.
  3. To make a buttonhole in.

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• talk to in private

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• take aside

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• make overtures to

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• make advances to

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• direct oneself to

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• accost

  1. To approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request.
  2. To approach and speak to with the intent of having sex.

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  1. To approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request.
  2. To approach and speak to with the intent of having sex.

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• request

  1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause:
  2. To ask (a person) to do something:
  3. An act of asking for something.

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  1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause:
  2. To ask (a person) to do something:
  3. An act of asking for something.

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• propose

  1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest:
  2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
  3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).

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  1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest:
  2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
  3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).

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• talk to

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• speak-to

  1. (idiomatic) To give evidence regarding something; to attest for.
  2. (idiomatic) To address a particular topic.
  3. (idiomatic) To (figuratively) resonate with, to feel emotionally relevant to.

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  1. (idiomatic) To give evidence regarding something; to attest for.
  2. (idiomatic) To address a particular topic.
  3. (idiomatic) To (figuratively) resonate with, to feel emotionally relevant to.

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• address

  1. To speak to:
  2. To make a formal speech to:
  3. To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of:

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  1. To speak to:
  2. To make a formal speech to:
  3. To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of:

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• apply to

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• appeal to

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To come near in space

• head into

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• ease up to

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• edge up to

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• bear-down-on

  1. To approach someone in a very determined way.

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  1. To approach someone in a very determined way.

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• overtake

  1. To catch up with; draw even or level with.
  2. To pass after catching up with.
  3. To come upon unexpectedly; take by surprise:

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  1. To catch up with; draw even or level with.
  2. To pass after catching up with.
  3. To come upon unexpectedly; take by surprise:

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• catch up to

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• come closer

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• come-forward

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To offer help or information (especially, about a crime).

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  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To offer help or information (especially, about a crime).

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• surround

  1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle:
  2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication:
  3. Something, such as fencing or a border, that surrounds:

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  1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle:
  2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication:
  3. Something, such as fencing or a border, that surrounds:

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• close in

  1. To enclose, lock up inside something.

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  1. To enclose, lock up inside something.

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• progress

  1. Forward or onward movement, as toward a destination:
  2. Development, advancement, or improvement, as toward a goal:
  3. A ceremonial journey made by a sovereign through his or her realm.

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  1. Forward or onward movement, as toward a destination:
  2. Development, advancement, or improvement, as toward a goal:
  3. A ceremonial journey made by a sovereign through his or her realm.

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• come into sight

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• gain on

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• advance on

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• converge on

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• go near

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• draw-near

  1. To approach, move toward.

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  1. To approach, move toward.

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• verge upon

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• drive-up

  1. Designed to permit customers to remain in their motor vehicles while being accommodated:

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  1. Designed to permit customers to remain in their motor vehicles while being accommodated:

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• creep-up

  1. (intransitive) To advance with stealth, unnoticed (literally or figuratively).

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  1. (intransitive) To advance with stealth, unnoticed (literally or figuratively).

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• loom up

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• advance

  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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  1. To cause to move forward:
  2. To put forward; propose or suggest:
  3. To aid the growth or progress of:

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• roll up to

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• step up to

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• come-up-to

  1. to approach

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  1. to approach

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• drift toward

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• move toward

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• go toward

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• come nearer

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• come near

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• near

  1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time:
  2. Just about; almost; nearly:
  3. With or in a close relationship:

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  1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time:
  2. Just about; almost; nearly:
  3. With or in a close relationship:

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To come near in time

• be around the corner

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• stare one in the face

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• grow short

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• decrease

  1. To become or cause to become less or smaller, as in number, amount, or intensity.
  2. The act or process of decreasing.
  3. The amount by which something decreases.

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  1. To become or cause to become less or smaller, as in number, amount, or intensity.
  2. The act or process of decreasing.
  3. The amount by which something decreases.

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• diminish

  1. To make smaller or less; reduce or lessen.
  2. To detract from the authority, reputation, or prestige of:
  3. To cause to taper.

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  1. To make smaller or less; reduce or lessen.
  2. To detract from the authority, reputation, or prestige of:
  3. To cause to taper.

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• impend

  1. To be about to occur:
  2. To threaten to happen; menace:
  3. To jut out; hang suspended.

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  1. To be about to occur:
  2. To threaten to happen; menace:
  3. To jut out; hang suspended.

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• draw-near

  1. To approach, move toward.

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  1. To approach, move toward.

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• near

  1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time:
  2. Just about; almost; nearly:
  3. With or in a close relationship:

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  1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time:
  2. Just about; almost; nearly:
  3. With or in a close relationship:

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• await

  1. To wait for.
  2. To be kept as ready for:
  3. To be in store for:

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  1. To wait for.
  2. To be kept as ready for:
  3. To be in store for:

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• loom up

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• slip-by

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) to pass without having been taken advantage of.
  2. to go unnoticed

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  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) to pass without having been taken advantage of.
  2. to go unnoticed

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• threaten

  1. To express a threat against or give indications of taking hostile action against:
  2. To be a source of danger to; endanger:
  3. To give signs or warning of; portend:

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  1. To express a threat against or give indications of taking hostile action against:
  2. To be a source of danger to; endanger:
  3. To give signs or warning of; portend:

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• be forthcoming

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• be imminent

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To approximate

• compare

  1. To consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; liken:
  2. To examine in order to note the similarities or differences of:
  3. To form the positive, comparative, or superlative degree of (an adjective or adverb).

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  1. To consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; liken:
  2. To examine in order to note the similarities or differences of:
  3. To form the positive, comparative, or superlative degree of (an adjective or adverb).

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• approximate

  1. Almost exact or correct:
  2. Very similar; closely resembling:
  3. Close together but not united.

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  1. Almost exact or correct:
  2. Very similar; closely resembling:
  3. Close together but not united.

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• come close to

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