* Near (adjective) - This is the base form.
* Nearer (comparative) - This form compares two things in terms of closeness.
* Nearest (superlative) - This form indicates the closest out of three or more things.
Example:
* "The store is near my house." (base form)
* "The library is nearer than the park." (comparative)
* "Of all the coffee shops, this one is the nearest to my office." (superlative)