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]
       3: come near in time; "Winter is approaching"; "approaching old
          age" [syn: approach]