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- [neer]
- /nɪər/
- /nɪər/
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- [neer]
- /nɪər/
Definitions of nearer word
- adverb nearer close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout. 1
- adverb nearer at, within, or to a short distance. 1
- adverb nearer close in time: The New Year draws near. 1
- adverb nearer close in relation; closely with respect to connection, similarity, intimacy, etc. (often used in combination): a near-standing position. 1
- adverb nearer all but; almost; nearly: a period of near 30 years. 1
- adverb nearer Nautical. close to the wind. 1
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Origin of nearer
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English nere, Old English nēar, comparative of nēah nigh
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Parts of speech for Nearer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nearer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".