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nearer
near N0040700 (nîr)adv. near·er, near·est 1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time: moved the table nearer to the wall; as graduation draws near.2. Just about; almost; nearly: was near exhausted from the climb.3. With or in a close relationship: It turns out we are near related.adj. nearer, nearest 1. Close in time, space, position, or degree: near neighbors; near equals.2. Closely related by kinship or association; intimate: a near relative; a near and dear friend. See Synonyms at close.3. a. Nearly occurring but not actually happening: a near victory; a near disaster.b. Just barely avoided: a near hit by the incendiary bomb.4. a. Closely corresponding to or resembling an original: a near likeness.b. Closely resembling the genuine article: a dress of near satin; near silver beads.5. a. Closer of two or more: Take the near street and then turn right.b. Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle.c. Being the animal or vehicle on the left.6. Short and direct: the nearest route to town.7. Archaic Stingy; parsimonious.prep. Close to: an inn near London.v. neared, near·ing, nears v.tr. To come close or closer to: The plane neared the terminal.v.intr. To draw near or nearer; approach: as the holiday nears.
[Middle English ner, from Old English nēar, from comparative of nēah, close, near.]
near′ness n.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | nearer - (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance; "come closer, my dear!"; "they drew nearer"; "getting nearer to the true explanation"closer, nighercomparative, comparative degree - the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "`faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast'"; "`less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely'" |
Translationsnearer
the nearer the bone, the sweeter the meatThe last parts of something are the most enjoyable. Some of my terminally ill patients have said that they enjoy life more once they know that death is imminent. The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat, I guess.See also: meat, nearer, sweeterthe nearer the church, the farther from GodThe higher up someone is in the church hierarchy, the more likely they are to be corrupt, immoral, or sinful. A: "It turns out the archbishop himself was the one who ran the entire cover-up operation." B: "Doesn't surprise me. The nearer the church, the farther from God." The highest order of the church is shrouded in secrecy, but the few reports that make their way to the public often detail a decadent, even vulgar lifestyle. I suppose, as they say, the nearer the church, the farther from God.See also: farther, god, nearernearer the church, the farther from GodProv. Church officials, or people who live near the church, are not truly pious. Jill: I think our pastor is an evil man. Jane: I didn't think evil men could be pastors. Jill: Of course they can! The nearer the church, the farther from God.See also: farther, god, nearerEncyclopediaSeeNEARnearer
Synonyms for neareradv (comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distanceSynonymsRelated Words- comparative
- comparative degree
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