Nigh — synonyms, definition

1. nigh (o)

about around by circa close to near nearby next to not far from

2. nigh (a/o)

about circa close to near nearby not far from

3. nigh (Adjective)

close

nigh (Adjective) — Not far distant in time, space, degree or circumstances. ex. "nigh neighbours"

nigh (Adjective) — Being on the left side. ex. "the near or nigh horse is the one on the left" ex. "the animal's left side is its near or nigh side"

distance

4. nigh (Adverb)

all but almost most nearly virtually well-nigh

nigh (Adverb) — Not far away in position, relationship or time. ex. "The end draws nigh"

nigh (Adverb) — (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. ex. "talked for nigh onto 2 hours" ex. "the recording is well-nigh perfect"