Nearer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪəɹə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nearer is an adjective meaning Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.
Meaning
Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.
More Meanings
- Closer to.
Example Sentences
I'd like to live nearer the office.
I still seem to be no nearer a solution.
I’ll tell you nearer the time what to do.
There are two pubs in the town; the nearer one is about a five-minute walk away.
Synonyms for nearer
Depending on context, synonyms include close, near, nigher, closer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include closer, close, nigher, approach, closest, adjacent.
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