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
