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nearer.

Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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adj/ˈnɪəɹə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈnɪɹɚ/General-American/ˈnɪəɹə(ɹ)/US/ˈniɹə(ɹ)/US
  1. Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.

    There are two pubs in the town; the nearer one is about a five-minute walk away.
prep/ˈnɪəɹə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈnɪɹɚ/General-American/ˈnɪəɹə(ɹ)/US/ˈniɹə(ɹ)/US
  1. Closer to.

    I'd like to live nearer the office.
    I’ll tell you nearer the time what to do.
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