2 meanings, 5 uses
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1 —4 uses as in:
approached the city
Definition
to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
- As we approach what used to be the grand entrance, Gale points out something and the whole party slows down.Chapter 11 (65% in)
approach = get near
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- He gives a rusty meow and approaches me.Chapter 1 (85% in)
- I approach it with cautious steps.Chapter 1 (91% in)
- Footsteps are approaching.Chapter 8 (97% in)
approaches = comes toward
approach = get near
approaching = coming
There are no more uses of "approach" flagged with this meaning in Hunger Games Book #3 (Mockingjay).
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2 —1 use as in:
use the best approach
Definition
a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
- I think how hard this must be for her, watching Haymitch's idea succeed under Cressida's direction, when Fulvia's studio approach was such a flop.Chapter 8 (49% in)
approach = technique (way of doing something)
There are no more uses of "approach" flagged with this meaning in Hunger Games Book #3 (Mockingjay).
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