nigh

Definitions


[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:
Old English nēh, nēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch na, German nah. Compare with near


[nʌɪ], (Preposition)

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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