nigh

adjective

  1. 1

    not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

    near neighbors

    in the near future

  2. 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

adverb

  1. 1

    (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

  2. 2

    near in time or place or relationship

    as the wedding day drew near

    stood near the door

Synonyms

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