nearer UK /ˈnɪəɹə/US /ˈnɪɹɚ/adjective 1preposition 1 adjective1 •Less distant; comparative form of near: more near.There are two pubs in the town; the nearer one is about a five-minute walk away. preposition1 •Closer to.I'd like to live nearer the office.I’ll tell you nearer the time what to do.