come near

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Definition

Verb: 1. To move closer to a specific location or point in space. 2. To draw close to a specific point in time. 3. To almost reach a particular state, condition, or action; to verge on doing or experiencing something.

Usage

The verb "come near" is used to indicate physical proximity, temporal closeness, or a figurative closeness to an action or state. It often implies a gradual reduction of distance or difference.

Examples
  1. Physical Proximity:
    • "Please come near so I can see you better."
    • "As we came near the summit, the air grew thinner."
  2. Temporal Proximity:
    • "The deadline is coming near."
    • "He felt a sense of peace as the end came near."
  3. Figurative Proximity to an Action/State:
    • "I came near to resigning that day."
    • "Her performance came near to perfection."
Advanced Usage
  • "to come near to (doing) something": This structure is commonly used to express how close one was to performing an action, often one that is extreme or significant.
    • The shocking news made him come near to fainting.
    • I've never come near to solving such a difficult puzzle.
Variants and Related Words
  • Approach (verb): To come near or nearer to. Often used interchangeably with "come near" for physical and temporal meanings.
  • Draw near (verb phrase): A synonym, especially for physical and temporal proximity.
  • Near (verb): To approach or draw close to. (e.g., )
Synonyms
  • Approach
  • Draw near
  • Close in on
  • Verge on (for the figurative sense)
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Come close to: Very similar in meaning and usage to "come near to," especially for the figurative sense.
    • He came close to winning the championship.
Related Idioms
  • Nowhere near: Not at all close to; far from. This is an antonymic idiom.
    • My answer was nowhere near correct.
Verb
  1. come near in time
    • Winter is approaching
    • approaching old age
  2. move towards
    • We were approaching our destination
    • They are drawing near
    • The enemy army came nearer and nearer
  3. almost do or experience something
    • She came near to screaming with fear

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