Nigh (Adverb)
Meaning 1
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".
Examples
- The storm was drawing nigh, its dark clouds gathering on the horizon.
- As the night wore on, the sound of footsteps drew nigh, echoing through the empty halls.
- The end of the semester draws nigh, and students are scrambling to complete their assignments.
- Her birthday was nigh, and she couldn't wait to open her presents.
- The day of their departure was nigh, and a sense of sadness settled over the group.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(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".
Examples
- I had nigh on cried myself to sleep.
- The baby was nigh asleep when the alarm sounded.
- She has nigh run out of funds for the project.
- I would have fallen had I not caught myself nigh in time.
- I'm nigh ready to give in to my hunger.