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[nʌɪ], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- almost
(e.g: a car weighing nigh on two tons)
- at or to a short distance away
(e.g: they drew nigh unto the city)
Phrases:
Origin
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Old English nēh, nēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch na, German nah. Compare with near
[nʌɪ], (Adposition)
Definitions:
- at or to a short distance away from (a place)
(e.g: she wanders but seems to remain nigh the sea)
Phrases:
Origin
:
Old English nēh, nēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch na, German nah. Compare with near
[nʌɪ], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- located a short distance away
(e.g: the end is nigh)
Phrases:
Origin
:
Old English nēh, nēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch na, German nah. Compare with near
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