1. come near

almost do or experience something

Example Sentences:
'She came near to screaming with fear'

2. approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near

move towards

Example Sentences:
'We were approaching our destination'
'They are drawing near'
'The enemy army came nearer and nearer'

Synonyms

• approach
• come on
• draw close
• draw near
• go up
• near

3. approach, come near

come near in time

Example Sentences:
'Winter is approaching'
'approaching old age'

Synonyms

• approach