Well-nigh (Adverb)
Meaning
(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
- The recording is well-nigh perfect, with only a few minor flaws.
- The baby was well-nigh asleep when the alarm sounded, startling her awake.
- We're well-nigh finished with the project, just a few loose ends to tie up.
- The car well-nigh ran her down, speeding past just inches from her body.
- The new employee was well-nigh exhausted after her first week on the job.