draw near
Close the distance
To draw near is to approach or come closer, either physically or in time.
The phrase carries a slightly formal or literary tone: As winter draws near, the days grow shorter.
He watched the ship draw near to the harbor.
It often suggests gradual movement toward something anticipated or inevitable.
Appearing threateningly close
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- impendingSoon to occur
- nighClose in proximity
- upcomingSoon to occur
pending · inevitable · brewing · close at hand · on the horizon · in the offing · around the corner · imminent
Conveying threat or danger
- ominousSuggesting something bad approaches
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- loomingAppearing threateningly close
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
encroaching · stalking · closing in · bearing down · creeping · shadowing · prowling · advancing
Move or progress forward
- close inApproach from all sides
- convergeMeet at a point
- inch forwardAdvance in small increments
- progressMovement toward improvement
come closer · gravitate · home in · press on · gain ground · make headway · sidle · bear down
Belief about future outcomes
- awaitRemain expectant for
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- readinessState of being prepared
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
suspense · preparation · eagerness · excitement · trepidation · bated breath · looking forward · on the cusp
State of proximity
- connectionA joining or relation
- bondingForming close connections
- warmthHeat you feel
- familiarityKnowledge through experience
trust · rapport · affection · tenderness · companionship · togetherness · embrace · attachment
looming
Appearing threateningly close
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- impendingSoon to occur
- nighClose in proximity
upcoming · pending · inevitable · brewing · close at hand · on the horizon · in the offing · around the corner · imminent · encroaching
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- ominousSuggesting something bad approaches
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- loomingAppearing threateningly close
sinister · encroaching · stalking · closing in · bearing down · creeping · shadowing · prowling · advancing · descending
advance
Move or progress forward
- close inApproach from all sides
- convergeMeet at a point
- inch forwardAdvance in small increments
come closer · progress · gravitate · home in · press on · gain ground · make headway · sidle · bear down · encroach
expectation
Belief about future outcomes
countdown · suspense · preparation · eagerness · excitement · trepidation · bated breath · looking forward · on the cusp · threshold
closeness
State of proximity
- connectionA joining or relation
- bondingForming close connections
- warmthHeat you feel
familiarity · trust · rapport · affection · tenderness · companionship · togetherness · embrace · attachment · kinship