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nigh

/n/aI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

    adj.all

    Synonyms close near
    Antonyms far

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Not distant or remote in place or time; near.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

preposition

  1. Near to; not remote or distant from.

    preposition

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. near in time or place or relationship

    adv.all

    Examples
    The end draws nigh.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

    adv.all

    Examples
    Talked for nigh onto 2 hours.
    The recording is well-nigh perfect.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. being on the left side

    adj.all

    Examples
    The near or nigh horse is the one on the left.
    The animal's left side is its near or nigh side.
    Synonyms near

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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