# approach vs approaches

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### approach
*verb · IPA /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #1,241*
To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

### approaches
*noun · IPA /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃiz/ · frequency rank #4,652*
Movements to gain favour; advances.

## Source
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