nearer (A2)

adjective/adverb

Pronunciation: ˈnɪərər

Definition

At a shorter distance or closer in time to a specific point.

Examples

• Please move your chair nearer to the window so you have better light.

• The deadline is getting nearer, so we need to finish the report today.

• She felt nearer to her goal after completing the first stage of the project.

Synonyms of nearer

Words with a similar meaning to nearer:

• closer
• adjacent
• proximate

Antonyms of nearer

Words with the opposite meaning to nearer:

• farther
• further

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