Hyphenation of nigh

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nigh

Definitions of nigh:

1.
Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
Near neighbors In the near future They are near equals His nearest approach to success A very near thing A near hit by the bomb She was near tears She was close to tears Had a close call
2.
Being on the left side
The near or nigh horse is the one on the left The animal's left side is its near or nigh side
3.
Near in time or place or relationship
As the wedding day drew near Stood near the door Don't shoot until they come near Getting near to the true explanation Her mother is always near The end draws nigh The bullet didn't come close Don't get too close to the fire
4.
(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

Synonyms of nigh:

adj near, left
adj near, close
adv near, close
adv about, just about, almost, most, all but, nearly, near, virtually, well-nigh

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