closer
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(satellite adjective) (comparative of `close') indicating the one of two that is the shorter distance away; "take the near street and ten turn right" |
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Synonyms: near |
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(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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Synonyms: nearer, nigher |
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