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nigh Definition

nigh (nī)

adverb nigh′er, nigh′·est

  1. near in time, place, etc.
  2. nearly; almost

Etymology: ME neih < OE neah, akin to Ger nahe, Goth nehw

adjective nigh′er, nigh′·est

  1. near; close
  2. direct or short
  3. on the left: said of animals, vehicles, etc.

near; near to

nigh Synonyms

nigh

modif.

near, approaching, imminent, close at hand; see near, close.

nigh Quotes

Submit yourselvesthereforeto God,Resistthe devil, and he will flee from you.Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.

—Bible (NewTestament)