All 10 Uses of
approach
in
Uglies
- The final approach began with a huge climb.
Part 1 (definition 1) *approach = route (way to get somewhere)
- It was icy cold, though, probably fed by melting snow in the approaching mountains.
Part 2 (definition 2)approaching = getting near
- By the time noon approached the tributary was gradually growing smaller.
Part 2 (definition 2)approached = got near
- From up there Tally could keep her eye on the hoverboard, and hear and see anything approaching from the air.†
Part 2 (definition 2)
- The woman's eyes scanned the approach to the forest, her head moving from side to side in a weirdly regular motion, like someone watching a slow-motion tennis match without much interest.
Part 3 (definition 1)approach = route (way to get somewhere)
- One led the pepper-covered Special away at arm's length, and the others approached the forest.†
Part 3 (definition 2)
- As the turnoff to the railroad approached, Tally increased her speed, skimming the water as fast as she dared.†
Part 3 (definition 2)
- They approached slowly, ready to turn and fly if any Specials appeared.
Part 3 (definition 2) *approached = came near
- When they reached the closest approach of the hoverpath to his parents' house, David jumped off and dashed down the slope.
Part 3 (definition 2)approach = getting near
- She grinned at him and turned back to see that the ground was approaching now, the speed of her fall building slowly.†
Part 3 (definition 2)
Definitions:
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(1) (approach as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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(2) (approach as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)