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approach

approach

Meaning of approach

English

to move toward something, reducing the distance

한국어

어떤 대상 쪽으로 움직여 거리를 좁히다.

approach

Pronunciation

British English
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
American English
/əˈproʊtʃ/

approach with Korean translation

approach usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇰🇷Korean

The child slowly approached the puppy.

아이가 천천히 강아지에게 다가갔어요.

🇬🇧English→🇰🇷Korean

The dog approaches the door.

개가 문 쪽으로 다가갑니다.

approach synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between approach, get closer, near, and reach

G
🇬🇧English
get closer

Informal; used with 'to': get closer to the station.

very often

ENAs we got closer to the house, the dog started barking.

Advanced: broader words

N
🇬🇧English
near

Formal verb, often about time: as winter nears.

rare word

ENThe holidays are nearing, and the kids are excited.

🇬🇧English

Arrive at a place, not just move closer.

B2very often

ENWe finally reached the summit after hours of climbing.

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What does approach mean?

to move toward something, reducing the distance

How do you pronounce approach?

approach is pronounced [əˈprəʊtʃ].

How is approach used in a sentence?

아이가 천천히 강아지에게 다가갔어요. Translation: The child slowly approached the puppy.

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