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Definitions
Noun
1

Movements to gain favour; advances.

"The company's most popular approaches to problem-solving are data analysis and user feedback loops."

2

plural of approach

In plain English: Approaches are different ways of trying to do something or solve a problem.

"The approaches to the mountain are steep and winding."

Usage: As a noun, approaches refers to multiple methods or ways of dealing with a problem. Use this plural form when describing several distinct strategies rather than a single solution.

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of approach

"The delivery driver approaches our apartment building just as I am unlocking my door."

In plain English: To approach means to move closer to someone or something.

"As winter approaches, people start buying more coats and sweaters."

Usage: Use "approaches" to describe when something or someone moves nearer to a specific point or person. It functions as the third-person singular verb form for he, she, or it in the present tense.

Example Sentences
"The approaches to the mountain are steep and winding." noun
"As winter approaches, people start buying more coats and sweaters." verb
"She approaches her homework with great care every evening." verb
"The delivery truck approached our house slowly in the rain." verb
"Do not approach the sleeping dog until it wakes up." verb
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Related Terms

Origin

Derived from Old French aprochier, this term originally meant to come near or draw close to someone or something. It entered English in the late 14th century, evolving from the verb approach which signifies moving toward a destination.

Rhyming Words
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