approach meaning
approach :
way, method
noun
▪ She used a different approach to solve the problem.
▪ She used a different way to solve the problem.
▪ His approach was effective and efficient.
▪ His method was effective and efficient.
paraphrasing
▪ method – way
▪ strategy – way
▪ technique – way
▪ procedure – way
approach :
to come near, to speak to someone for the first time
verb
▪ They decided to approach the manager with their concerns.
▪ They decided to speak to the manager with their concerns.
▪ She approached the stranger to ask for directions.
▪ She spoke to the stranger to ask for directions.
paraphrasing
▪ contact – to speak to
▪ reach out – to speak to
▪ come near – to move closer
▪ advance – to move closer
Pronunciation
approach [əˈproʊtʃ] (noun), [əˈproʊtʃ] (verb)
Both noun and verb are stressed on the second syllable and sound like 'uh-prohch'.
Common phrases and grammar about approach
approach - Common meaning
noun
way, method
verb
to come near, to speak to someone for the first time
Part of Speech Changes for "approach"
▪ noun forms: approaches (plural)
▪ verb forms: approaching, approached
Common Expressions with "approach"
▪ new approach – a different way
▪ approach the issue – to deal with the issue
▪ approach a person – to speak to a person
▪ approach the door – to come near the door
Important examples of approach in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, approach can refer to a method or the act of contacting someone.
Example of a confusing word: reproach (to criticize)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
When used as a noun, approach refers to a way of dealing with something.
approach
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
There are several approaches to solving this problem.
No common idioms found with approach in TOEIC Part 7 passages.
Differences between similar words and approach
approach
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similar words: method, strategy
differences
approach as a noun refers to a way of dealing with something, while method is a specific procedure.
approach
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strategy
differences
approach refers to a way of dealing with something in general, while strategy often implies a planned series of actions to achieve a goal.
Words with the same origin as approach
The origin of approach
The word 'approach' comes from the Old French 'aprochier', meaning 'to come near'.
Word structure
approach: prefix 'ap-' (to), root 'proach' (near) – meaning 'to come near'.
Words with the same origin
The root of approach is 'proach'. Words with the same root include 'proximity' and 'prospect'.
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