approaches
approaches is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, approaches is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofapproaches
- The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
- An access, or opportunity of drawing near.
- (in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.
- A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
- A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.
Example: "1991, Carol Lee Johnston, Jeanne Lazaris, Plane Trigonometry, A New Approach."
- (used only in the plural, fortification) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
- An approach shot.
- The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.
- The area before the lane, in which a player may stand or run up before bowling the ball.
- To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
- To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
Example: "as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."
- To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
Example: ""Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge."
- To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).
- To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.
- To take approaches to.
- To bring near; to cause to draw near.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.