Definition & Meaning of "nigh"in English

nigh

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

being on the left side

nigh

at or toward a point close in time or place

adjacent

hard

near

nearby

Examples

The holidays are drawing nigh, and everyone is getting excited.

used to convey that something is very close to a certain state

about

almost

just about

most

near

Old use

Examples

Fixing the old car was nigh impossible due to its age and condition.

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