nearer

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ближе

not far away in distance, time, characteristics, or quality:

:
Where's the nearest post office?
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ближе

to get close to something in distance, time, or state:

:
I'm pleased to say the project is nearing completion.
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ближе

combines with adjectives and nouns to mean "almost":

:
We had a near-disaster this morning in the car!
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ближе

close to; not far away from in distance, time, or relationship:

:
We live near the school.
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ближе

not far away in distance, time, or relationship:

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I wish we lived nearer.