Definitions for nearer
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1. nearer, nigher, closer(adverb)

   (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance

   "come closer, my dear!"; "they drew nearer"; "getting nearer to the true explanation"

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1. nearer(Adjective)

   Less distant from.

2. nearer(Preposition)

   Closer

Anagrams for nearer »

1. earner

How to pronounce nearer?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say nearer in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nearer in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nearer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of nearer in a Sentence

1. Plato:

   Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

2. Johann von Goethe:

   Difficulties increase the nearer we approach our goal.

3. William Wordsworth:

   Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop Than when we soar.

4. Simone Weil:

   A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless. ”

5. Herbert Hoover:

   In America today, we are nearer a final triumph over poverty than is any other land.

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