AsChristmasdrawsnearer, thebigstoresstartto getunbearablycrowded.
As shedrewcloser, Irealizedthat Iknewher.
Tempersstartedtofrayas thedeadlinedrewnear.
As theelectionsdrawcloser, anumberofunrealisticpromisesare being made to theelectorate.
As thedatedrewclose, Istartedtowonderwhether we'd made therightdecision.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examplesto come closer in space or time
- approachA stranger approached and asked to have her picture taken with him.
- come/get closerThe swarm of bees was coming closer and closer.
- come/get nearerAs she came nearer the building the movement of the crowd became slower.
- draw closer/nearerThe holidays are drawing closer.
- come upA stranger came up to me and shook my hand.
- walk, go, etc. upI went up to him and asked him who he was.
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