Draw Near (Verb)
Meaning
Move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The sound of sirens grew louder as the police cars began to draw near.
- As the sun set over the ocean, the couple's destination started to draw near.
- She kept glancing nervously over her shoulder, aware that their pursuers were starting to draw near.
- The signs of a major storm began to draw near as dark clouds accumulated on the horizon.
- The lights of the small town began to draw near as the travelers emerged from the dense forest.