English · Adjectives
nearer
/ˈnɪərər/
[/ˈnɪərər/]
comparative of near
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'near'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more near than the other.
Example
The station is nearer than the airport.
The station is nearer than the airport.
Etymology
From 'near' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.