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Nearer

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WordDefinition
closenoun(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
nearverbPhysically close.
nigherverb(Scotland) Alternative form of nicker (“to neigh”). [To make a soft neighing sound characteristic of a horse.]
closernounWithin a shorter distance.

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WordDefinition
closernounWithin a shorter distance.
closeHaving little difference or distance in place, position, or abstractly; see also close to.
nigherverb(Scotland) Alternative form of nicker (“to neigh”). [To make a soft neighing sound characteristic of a horse.]
approachnoun(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
closest(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
adjacentnounLying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
neighboring(American spelling) Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
nighverbAlmost, nearly.
handynounEasy to use, useful.
proximatenounClose or closest; adjacent.
contiguousConnected; touching; abutting.
imminentAbout to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
upcomingnounHappening or appearing in the relatively near future.
approachingnounThe act of coming closer; an approach.
nearbynounAdjacent, near, close by.
immediateHappening right away, instantly, with no delay.
close-by
borderingnounHaving a common boundary or border
soonernounrather.
impendingnounApproaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.

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