APPROACHES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Approaches.
How to pronounce approaches:
US
Approaches - as a noun
Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
Example: "His approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12plan of attackHypernyms (Closely Related)
conceptualisationconceptualizationformulation16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of drawing spatially closer to something
Example: "The hunter's approach scattered the geese"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approaching21coming11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A way of entering or leaving
Example: "He took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
access10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
way9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach pathglide pathglide slopeA tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
Example: "She rejected his advances"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13feeler9overture11The temporal property of becoming nearer in time
Example: "The approach of winter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approaching21coming11A close approximation
Example: "The nearest approach to genius"
A relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
Example: "He lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach shotHypernyms (Closely Related)
golf shotgolf strokeswing9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Approaches - as a verb
Move towards
Example: "We were approaching our destination"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come neardraw closedraw neargo upnear4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come8come upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character
Example: "This borders on discrimination!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border onHypernyms (Closely Related)
approximate24come closeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Begin to deal with
Example: "Approach a task"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go aboutset aboutHypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come near in time
Example: "Winter is approaching"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come nearHypernyms (Closely Related)
come8come upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion
Example: "I was approached by the president to serve as his adviser in foreign matters"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accost10address9come up toHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She studied various approaches to teaching math."
"The police are using different approaches to solving the case."
"The book explores different approaches to spirituality."
"We need to consider multiple approaches before making a decision."
"The coach is implementing new training approaches for the team."
Word Game Points
Is APPROACHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, approaches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPROACHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is APPROACHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approaches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPROACHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is APPROACHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approaches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPROACHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
