nearer
adverb
(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
“come closer, my dear!”
“they drew nearer”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Nearer meaning
What does “nearer” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“nearer” is an adverb with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance.