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draw near

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdrɔ ˈnɪr/ · UK /ˌdrɔː ˈnɪə/

draw near means: If a time or event does this, it will happen soon.

verb

HAPPEN SOONB2

If a time or event does this, it will happen soon.

  • Winter is drawing near.
  • As the deadline drew near, we worked faster.
  • Her wedding day draws near, and she feels excited.

Similar words: approach, come closer

Common phrases: holidays draw near, exams draw near

MOVE CLOSERB2

To move closer to a person or place.

  • A stranger drew near.
  • The boat drew near to the shore.
  • We watched the riders draw near through the mist.

How to use it: draw near (to someone/something) (The children drew near to the fire.)

Similar words: approach, come closer

Opposites: move away

Common phrases: draw near someone, draw near to someone, draw near quietly

Questions about draw near

What does draw near mean?

If a time or event does this, it will happen soon.

What is draw near in other languages?

Türkçe: yaklaşmak · Español: acercarse · Français: approcher · Deutsch: näher rücken · Italiano: avvicinarsi · 日本語: 近づく

How do you pronounce draw near?

In American English /ˌdrɔ ˈnɪr/; in British English /ˌdrɔː ˈnɪə/.

How do you use draw near in a sentence?

Winter is drawing near. As the deadline drew near, we worked faster.

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