come near
    v 1: almost do or experience something; "She came near to
         screaming with fear"
    2: move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They
       are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"
       [syn: approach, near, come on, go up, draw near,
       draw close, come near]
    3: come near in time; "Winter is approaching"; "approaching old
       age" [syn: approach, come near]