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nearer

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈnɪɹɝ// UK //nˈiəɹɐ// near·er

adj. closer to a person, place, or time. You use this when comparing two things to see which one has less distance between them.

adj. situated at a shorter distance in space or time. The comparative form of 'near'; often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun.


SIMPLE

The pharmacy is nearer than the supermarket.

CONTEXTUAL

As we walked toward the mountains, the peaks seemed to grow much nearer with every mile.

COMPLEX

The deadline for the project is drawing nearer, forcing the team to work late hours to ensure every detail meets the client's high standards.

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Usage

Used as the comparative form of 'near'. It can function as a prepositional adjective taking a direct object (e.g., 'nearer the city') or be followed by 'to'.

Pitfall

more nearernearerNearer is already a comparative form; adding 'more' creates a double comparative error.

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