near · adv
near (TIME)
B2 close in time
Dictionary examples:
Her birthday was getting nearer and I still hadn't bought her a present. (27.9)
As the date of his operation drew near, he became more and more anxious. (41.6)
near (DISTANCE)
B1 close in distance
Dictionary examples:
The student inched nearer to the smart kid's test, hoping for inspiration. (0.0)
I stood near the coffee machine, waiting for it to make me smart. (0.0)
The cat crept nearer to the keyboard, ready to send gibberish emails. (0.0)
Don't come any nearer. (26.6)
I was standing just near enough to hear what they were saying. (31.1)