ALL meanings of nearer
near
N n - 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
- adverb nearer Archaic. in a thrifty or stingy manner. 1
- adjective nearer being close by; not distant: the near fields. 1
- adjective nearer being the lesser in distance: the near side. 1
- adjective nearer short or direct: the near road. 1
- adjective nearer close in time: the near future. 1
- adjective nearer closely related or connected: our nearest relatives. 1
- adjective nearer close to an original: a near translation. 1
- adjective nearer closely affecting one's interests or feelings: a matter of near consequence to one. 1
- adjective nearer intimate or familiar: a near friend. 1
- adjective nearer narrow or close: a near escape. 1
- adjective nearer thrifty or stingy: near with one's pocketbook. 1
- adjective nearer (of two draft animals hitched together) being on the driver's left (as opposed to off): The near horse is going lame. 1
- preposition nearer at, to, or within a short distance, or no great distance, from or of: regions near the equator. 1
- preposition nearer close to in time: near the beginning of the year. 1
- preposition nearer close to a condition or state: He is near death. 1
- idioms nearer near at hand, in the immediate vicinity: There is a shopping area near at hand. in the near future; soon: The departure is near at hand. 1
- noun nearer Less distant from. Comparative form of near. 1
- abbreviation NEARER near 0
- preposition nearer less distant from; closer to 0