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nearing
[ˈnɪrɪŋ]
verb (present participle/gerund)
aproximando-se
1.
Coming close to something in distance or time
The train is nearing the station.
O trem está se aproximando da estação.
2.
Approaching a particular condition or state
She is nearing the end of her career.
Ela está chegando ao final de sua carreira.
3.
Drawing near or getting closer
Winter is nearing.
O inverno está se aproximando.
Synonyms
approaching
coming near
drawing close
getting close to
Antonyms
receding
departing
moving away
distancing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aproximando-se
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
aproximando-se
Standard usage
Portugal
aproximando-se
Standard usage; also 'chegando perto'
Related Idioms & Phrases
nearing the finish line
nearing completion
nearing one's end
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