come near meaning and definition

COME NEAR verb

Definition of come near (verb)

1. almost do or experience something
   • "She came near to screaming with fear"
2. move towards
   • "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. come near in time
   • "Winter is approaching"; "approaching old age"
   • synonyms: approach