CEFR A2

closer

adjective

Meaning

Near or nearer in space, time, or relationship.

Examples

The house is much closer to the school than I thought.
As the election gets closer, the candidates become more desperate.

Synonyms: near, nearby, adjacent, imminent

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closer (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊsər/

Definition

Near or nearer in space, time, or relationship.

Examples

The house is much closer to the school than I thought.
As the election gets closer, the candidates become more desperate.
They became closer friends after working together on the project.

How to Use closer

closer to (prepositional phrase): Nearer to a specific point in space, time, or relationship. — "We are getting closer to our goal."

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