nearer
nearer is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, nearer is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofnearer
- Physically close.
Synonyms: close
Example: "I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses."
- Close in time.
Example: "The end is near."
- Closely connected or related.
Example: "The deceased man had no near relatives."
- Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
Example: "a near friend"
- Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
Example: "a version near to the original"
- So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
Example: "a near escape"
- Approximate, almost.
Example: "The two words are near synonyms."
- (in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).
Example: "The near front wheel came loose."
- Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.
Example: "the near ox; the near leg"
- Immediate; direct; close; short.
- Stingy; parsimonious.
- Closer to.
Example: "I'd like to live nearer the office."
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