Approach (Noun)

Meaning¹

The act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter's approach scattered the geese".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

Closure

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Approach (verb)

Meaning²

The event of one object coming closer to another.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

The approach of the storm was announced by the loud thunder and flashes of lightning.
As the approach of the deadline drew near, the team worked tirelessly to complete the project.
The pilot began his approach to the runway, carefully adjusting the plane's altitude and speed.
The approach of the stranger made her feel uneasy, so she quickly grabbed her belongings and left.
The approach of the comet to the planet was a rare astronomical event that scientists had been waiting years to observe.

Meaning³

A close approximation; "the nearest approach to genius".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

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Approach (verb)

Meaning⁴

A way of entering or leaving; "he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

Access

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

Meaning⁵

The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Synonyms

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Meaning⁶

Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided".