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Nigh

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Definitions for Nigh

adjective
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
Synonyms
near close
Examples
  1. near neighbors
  2. in the near future
  3. they are near equals
  4. his nearest approach to success
  5. a very near thing
  6. a near hit by the bomb
  7. she was near tears
  8. she was close to tears
  9. had a close call
adjective
being on the left side
Synonyms
near(a) nigh(a)
Examples
  1. the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
  2. the animal's left side is its near or nigh side
adverb
near in time or place or relationship
Synonyms
near close
Examples
  1. as the wedding day drew near
  2. stood near the door
  3. don't shoot until they come near
  4. getting near to the true explanation
  5. her mother is always near
  6. The end draws nigh
  7. the bullet didn't come close
  8. don't get too close to the fire
adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
Synonyms
about almost most nearly near virtually well-nigh
Examples
  1. all but
  2. the job is (just) about done
  3. the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
  4. we're almost finished
  5. the car all but ran her down
  6. he nearly fainted
  7. talked for nigh onto 2 hours
  8. the recording is well-nigh perfect
  9. virtually all the parties signed the contract
  10. I was near exhausted by the run
  11. most everyone agrees

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