NIGHER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance

Example:

getting nearer to the true explanation

Synonyms:

closer; nearer; nigher

Classified under:

Adverbs

Domain usage:

comparative; comparative degree (the comparative form of an adjective or adverb)

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