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vsureshWe say "We are nearing winter."Can we say "Winter is nearing us"?

I don't find either one natural, Suresh.

Winter is near.
We are approaching winter.
Winter is approaching.

Thank you,sir.

Sir, please help me with this.

I just saw the meaning of 'approach': It is "to come near", and also "to make advances to".

So, are these correct?
We are approaching winter. (We are making advances to winter)
Winter is approaching. (Winter is coming near)
And, as for using winter as subject, it is personified here. Am I right?

vsureshSo, are these correct?We are approaching winter. (We are making advances to winter)Winter is approaching. (Winter is coming near)

The bracketed ones are not in use, to my knowledge. There is more than dictionary meaning; there is also context usage.

vsureshWinter is approaching. (Winter is coming near) And, as for using winter a

"Winter is coming!" From Game of Thrones

Thank you,sir.