nearlier

English

Adverb

nearlier

  1. (archaic) comparative form of nearly: more nearly; more closely.
    • 1689, John Locke, A letter concerning toleration:
      What if he neglect the care of his health or of his estate, which things are nearlier related to the government of the magistrate than the other?
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