nigh - Definition and Meaning

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(adverb)

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almost

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a car weighing nigh on two tons

recovery will be well nigh impossible

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(adverb)

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at or to a short distance away

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they drew nigh unto the city

(adposition)

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at or to a short distance away from (a place)

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she wanders but seems to remain nigh the sea

(adjective)

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located a short distance away

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the end is nigh

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