What does "nearlier" mean?

comparative form of nearly: more nearly; more closely.

What is a synonym for "nearlier"?

Common synonyms include: almost, virtually, give or take, a bit, a little, a little bit.

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adverb

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comparative form of nearly: more nearly; more closely. archaic, comparative, form-of
"What if he neglect the care of his health or of his estate, which things are nearlier related to the government of the magistrate than the other?"

"What if he neglect the care of his health or of his estate, which things are nearlier related to the government of the magistrate than the other?"

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