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- pronunciation:
- naI
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
nigher, nighest |
| definition 1: |
close in position, time, or relationship; near.
The time for departure drew nigh.- synonyms:
- near
- similar words:
- anon, close, nearly, soon
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| definition 2: |
almost or nearly (often fol. by "on" or "onto").
They battled for nigh onto two hours.- synonyms:
- almost, near, nearly
- similar words:
- practically
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| related words: |
in the neighborhood of |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
close in position, time, or relationship; near.
The dawn was nigh.- synonyms:
- approaching, near
- similar words:
- approximate, close, forthcoming, imminent, looming, proximate
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| related words: |
immediate |
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