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nigh

UK/naɪ/ US/ˈnaɪ/ uncommon archaic
adverb (2) adjective (2)

adverb

1.

near in time or place or relationship

  • “as the wedding day drew near”
  • “stood near the door”
  • “don”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “t come close”
  • “don”
Synonyms
2.

adjective

1.

being on the left side

  • “the near or nigh horse is the one on the left”
  • “the animal”
Synonyms
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2.

near in space or time

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Phrases

  • nigh on

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