nearer

CEFRA1

/ˈnɪəɹə/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Closer in distance, time, or relationship.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Closer to.

Examples

  • Come nearer so that I can see your face.

  • Move the chair nearer to the desk.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈniɹə(ɹ)/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.

More examples

In context

  • I'd like to live nearer the office.

  • I’ll tell you nearer the time what to do.

  • There are two pubs in the town; the nearer one is about a five-minute walk away.

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Nearby