nigh
1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
- near neighbors
- in the near future
- they are near equals
- his nearest approach to success
- a very near thing
- a near hit by the bomb
- she was near tears
- she was close to tears
- had a close call
• Syn:
near, close
• Ant:
far (for: near)
• Similar to:
adjacent, nearby, warm, hot
• Derivationally related forms:
closeness (for: close), nearness (for: near)
• Attrubites:
distance
2. being on the left side
- the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
- the animal's left side is its near or nigh side
• Syn:
near
• Similar to:
left
1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished;
all but
- the job is (just) about done
- the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
- we're almost finished
- the car all but ran her down
- he nearly fainted
- talked for nigh onto 2 hours
- the recording is well-nigh perfect
- virtually all the parties signed the contract
- I was near exhausted by the run
- most everyone agrees
• Syn:
about, almost, most, nearly, near,
virtually, well-nigh
2. near in time or place or relationship
- as the wedding day drew near
- stood near the door
- don't shoot until they come near
- getting near to the true explanation
- her mother is always near
- The end draws nigh
- the bullet didn't come close
- don't get too close to the fire
• Syn:
near, close
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