This is the 883rd most frequent Ukrainian word.
ближче
"Ближче" means "closer" in English.
This sentence uses "ближче" to indicate physical proximity.
Підійдіть ближче, щоб краще роздивитися картину.
Come closer to better view the painting.
In this context, "ближче" conveys emotional or relational closeness rather than physical distance.
Будь ближче до своїх близьких в складні часи.
Be closer to your loved ones in difficult times.
Here, "ближче" compares distances to indicate which one is shorter.