CEFR A2

nearer

adjective/adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: closer, adjacent, proximate

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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.

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