Near and Nigher

Near

Near adjective - Being the less far of two.
Usage example: grab the comforter from the near side of the bed and fold it in half

Nigher is a synonym for near. In some cases you can use "Nigher" instead an adjective "Near".

Nearby Words: nearly, nearby, nearness

Nigher

Nigher adverb - (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance.
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Near is a synonym for nigher. You can use "Near" instead the word "Nigher" as an adjective or an adverb.
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