nigh
IPA: nˈaɪ
noun
- A surname.
- A surname from Middle English
- A surname from German
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) to draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near
adjective
- (archaic, poetic) near, close by
- Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
adverb
- Almost, nearly.
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Examples of "nigh" in Sentences
- The balance is nigh on perfect.
- The angel of Death was hovering nigh,
- The pronunciation is nigh on identical.
- At the mark, the shaft is nigh in diameter.
- Resolving this dispute is nigh on impossible.
- It's nigh indecipherable and mostly a procedure.
- The hour drew nigh and the moon did rend asunder.
- The police force scanned the area through nigh vision binocular.
- Exaltation is the path of becoming holy by drawing nigh unto the Holy Spirit.
- On the radio, storm warnings were interspersed with the end is nigh political advertising.
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