Synonyms for approaching
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
That approaches or approach.
Example sentences
- upcoming Aren't you going to vote in the upcoming election?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| approaching | steady | |
| upcoming | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- coming2, future2
- 8 letters
- upcoming3
- 11 letters
- forthcoming3, approximate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (coming2 = 2 syllables).