Usually means: Approach or get close to.
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Definitions from WordNet (come near)

▸ verb:  almost do or experience something
▸ verb:  come near in time
▸ verb:  move towards


Opposite:
recede, retreat, withdraw

Types:
approach, nears, draws near, coming, getting close, more...

Phrases:
to come near to, come to a near halt, more...

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Opposite:
recede, retreat, withdraw

Types:
approach, nears, draws near, coming, getting close, more...

Phrases:
to come near to, come to a near halt, more...




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