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бли́зиться — meaning in English

blizitsya

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English meaning

near adj Physically close to something or someone.
nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."

Senses

бли́зиться is used for these senses in English:

near (ambitransitive) To come closer to; to approach.
nigh (ambitransitive) to draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near

near — full definition

adj Physically close to something or someone.
adj Close in time; soon to happen.
adj Closely connected, related, or similar; almost the same.
adv Almost; approximately.
prep At or to a short distance from.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

бли́жний бли́зкий бли́зко близко во́зле о́коло рядом у прибли́зиться приближа́ться почти́ приблизи́тельно