# nearing

Pronunciation: say "NEER-ing" US /ˈnɪəɹɪŋ/, UK/AUS /ˈnɪə̯ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of near. — present participle and gerund of near
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of near. Use this form for something getting closer right now.
   - _The hikers were nearing the summit as dark clouds rolled in._
   - _Nearing retirement, she began to plan her next chapter._

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