HyperDic: nearer

English > 1 sense of the word *nearer*:
ADVERB	all	nearer, nigher, closer	(comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance

nearer > pronunciation
Sounds	nih'rer
Rhymes	admirer ... wearer: 25 rhymes with rer...

English > *nearer*: 1 sense > adverb 1
Meaning	(comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance.
Examples	"they drew nearer" "getting nearer to the true explanation"
Synonyms	nigher, closer
Usage of	comparative, comparative degree	The comparative form of an adjective or adverb
Spanish	más cerca