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closer

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of closer

being the less far of two

  • the closer gas station was also more expensive
Synonyms of closer

hither, near, nigher, this
Words Related to closer

fore, forward, front, inside
Near Antonyms of closer

distant, remote, remoter

back, outside
Antonyms of closer

far, farther, further, opposite, other, that

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