Synonyms of neared

neared

verb

past tense of near

1

as in approached

to come near or nearer

as the procession nears, you'll be able to take a better picture of the graduates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approached
• came
• closed
• reached
• came up
• arrived
• closed in
• drew on
• landed
• attained
• hit
• bellied up
• nighed
• gained
• turned up
• made
• bordered
• showed up
• verged
• touched
• adjoined
• crept up
• waltzed (up)
• sneaked up
• snuck up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrew
• retreated
• receded
• retired
• backed (up or away)
• left
• went
• departed
• removed
• exited
• lit
• quitted
• quit
• walked out
• pulled out
• ran away
• took off
• cleared out
• shoved (off)
• lighted out

2

as in came

to move closer to

as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approached
• came
• entered
• advanced
• nighed
• dropped in
• popped (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• went
• withdrew
• retreated
• left
• departed
• receded (from)
• exited