nearer
word · lemma: near
/ˈnɪɹɝ/
NEER-ur
/nˈiəɹɐ/
NEE-uh-ruh
Definition
'Nearer' is the comparative form of 'near' and means at a shorter distance in space or time, or closer to someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
'Nearer' is used for comparing two objects or times. Common with 'to' ('nearer to the city'). It is less formal than 'closer' in some contexts, but both are widely interchangeable. Avoid using 'more nearer'; say 'nearer' or 'more near' (rare).
Spanish: más cercaPortuguese (BR): mais pertoPortuguese (PT): mais pertoChinese (Simplified): 更近Chinese (Traditional): 更近Hindi: नज़दीकArabic: أقربBengali: আরও কাছে - কাছাকাছি (স্থান বা সময়ের তুলনায়)Russian: ближеJapanese: より近い - もっと近くVietnamese: gần hơnKorean: 더 가까이 - 더 가까운Turkish: daha yakınUrdu: زیادہ قریبIndonesian: lebih dekat
Example Sentences
Come nearer so you can see better.
basic
My house is nearer to the park than yours.
basic
It's getting nearer to lunchtime.
basic
Can you move a little nearer? It’s hard to hear you from there.
natural
The train station is much nearer than I thought.
natural
As the storm moved nearer, the wind grew stronger.
natural