Closer and Faster

Closer

Closer adverb - (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance.

Faster and closer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Faster" instead an adverb "Closer".

Nearby Words: close, closed, closeness, closing, closely

Faster

Faster adverb - More quickly.

Closer and faster are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Closer" instead an adverb "Faster".

Both words in one sentence

  • That One Level In level 29 of Intercept, the enemy missiles fly in a high-density formation with clusters of small far-away missiles interspersed with the occasional faster and closer ones above them.
  • You can free-fire photon torpedoes and pulse weapons, but good luck hitting any target closer than 60 KM (or closer for faster ships or slower torpedoes).
  • Puzzle Bobble has the music get gradually faster as the bubbles get closer to the player.
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