- comparative of near.
nearer
Example Sentences
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It has been driven by the couple's desire to spend time in Europe, nearer Harry's family and wanting to educate their children in the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But as the season draws nearer and a new era of Bruin football begins, all the enthusiasm does beg the question: What does a successful debut actually look like for Chesney at UCLA?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
We may also eventually receive light from some galaxies located even farther away, provided that the light began traveling toward us when the galaxies were nearer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
While expectations for the House may evolve as the November election draws nearer, only 218 votes are needed for a legislative majority in the House.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Maybe. Nomadic peoples rarely have one language they all speak. I’m sure a lot of the Pecheneg bands nearer to the Kievan border speak Russian. Why?”
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
