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(near-er) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. being closer in distance or time.

Example Sentence

The swing is nearer to me than the slide.

More Example Sentences

She moved nearer to hear better.

Synonyms

closer; adjacent; proximate

Antonyms

farther; distant; remote

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Rhymes

  • bierer
  • clearer
  • dearer
  • hearer
  • mirror
  • nearer
  • queerer
  • scheerer
  • scherer
  • shearer
  • sherer
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