Approach and Stance

Approach

Approach noun - An established course for traveling from one place to another.

Show all Definitions

Stance and approach are semantically related In some cases you can use "Stance" instead a noun "Approach".

Stance noun - A general way of holding the body.

Show all Definitions

Approach and stance are semantically related in attitude topic. Sometimes you can use "Approach" instead a noun "Stance".

Nearby Word: stand

good	good approach	good stance
better	better approach	better stance
similar	similar approach	similar stance
normal	normal approach	normal stance
Other adjectives: typical, usual, standard, moderate, initial, correct, tough, serious, strict, relaxed, personal, new, unique, traditional, general, aggressive, basic, different, opposite, overall, proactive.

The player can be this in Karateka if he remembers not to approach every opponent in his fighting stance.

Source: Let's Fight Like Gentlemen
The extremist and confrontational approach Mills took to animal rights, in contrast to Linda's and Paul's more moderate stance, didn't help matters.

Source: Yoko Oh No
At the end of the game, your character either rescues Mariko or is killed by her, depending on whether or not you're in fighting stance when you approach her.

Source: Video Game / Karateka

Cite this Source

Stance and Approach. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/approach/stance

Approach & Stance. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/approach/stance>.

Stance or Approach. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/approach/stance.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "approach" and "stance" have occurred on timeline