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nearer

/ˈnɪɹɚ/adverb2 syllables

Nearer means: (comparative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within a shorter distance.

Synonyms for nearer2

adverb, as in (comparative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within a shorter distance

nigher, closer

What does nearer mean?1

adverb

1

(comparative of ‘near’ or ‘close’) within a shorter distance“come closer, my dear!”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with nearer?3

two syllables

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Nearer in a sentence

  • The queen saw something black on the sea, which seemed to be coming nearer.Hybrid
  • Leaves and little branches were hurled about, and the thunder was getting nearer.Hybrid
  • The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat.Ooneykcall
  • My heart was pounding as my turn got nearer.unknown
  • I moved nearer in order to hear better.CM
  • The café nearer to the school is closed at lunch hours.unknown
  • Possession is nearer to him who has than to him who claims.unknown
  • She swam much nearer the land than any of the others dared.Hybrid

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