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You can use either, it just depends what context you are in.

For example, either of the versions of these sentences are fine:

  • A - His house was closer than he had originally thought.
  • B - His house was nearer than he had originally thought.

Since both words mean the same thing, it doesn't utterly matter.

Take a look at these two versions:

  • A - Which ball bounced closer to the 4 metre mark?
  • B - Which ball bounced nearer to the 4 metre mark?

You might feel in certain instances that one or the other word is preferable, but in the examples above, it does not really show much of a noticeable difference.

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