Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nearer

Adverb / Comparative Adjective
/ˈnɪrər/
Definition
At or to a short distance away; closer in proximity or relation.
Examples
  • The store is nearer than I thought.
  • She felt nearer to her family after the reunion.
  • Can you come a bit nearer so I can hear you better?
Meaning
The term ‘nearer’ describes something that is physically or metaphorically closer than something else.
Synonyms
  • Closer
  • Closer to
  • In proximity
  • Adjacent
  • Next