ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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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