how to pronounce nearer

/ˈnɪɹɚ/

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nearer is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of nearer in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… course it's one as we come nearer the …”

meanings of nearer

adjective:

Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.

preposition:

Closer to.

nearer frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word nearer occurs in english on average 2.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.