English · Adjectives
closer
/ˈkləʊsər/
[/ˈkləʊsər/]
comparative of close
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'close'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more close than the other.
Example
My house is closer to school than yours.
My house is closer to school than yours.
Etymology
From 'close' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.