Nearer
/ˈnɪəɹə/ adj, prep
adj, prep ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.
"There are two pubs in the town; the nearer one is about a five-minute walk away."
Adverb
- 1 (comparative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within a shorter distance wordnet
Preposition
- 1 Closer to.
"I'd like to live nearer the office."
Antonyms
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More examples"Come nearer so that I can see your face."