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Meaning of nearer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nearer

Pronunciation:/ˈnɪəɹə//ˈnɪɹɚ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Physically close.

    Example: I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses.

    Synonyms:close
    Antonyms:remote

  2. Close in time.

    Example: The end is near.

  3. Closely connected or related.

    Example: The deceased man had no near relatives.

  4. Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.

    Example: a near friend

preposition

Definitions

  1. Closer to.

    Example: I'd like to live nearer the office.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nearhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nearer

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closerclosenigherapproachclosestadjacentneighboringnigh