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Definition of nigh adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

nigh

adverb
 
/naɪ/
 
/naɪ/
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  1. nigh on (old-fashioned) almost; nearly
    • They've lived in that house for nigh on 30 years.
    see also well-nigh
  2. (old use or literary) near
    • Winter was drawing nigh.
    3. Word OriginOld English nēh, nēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch na, German nah. Compare with near.
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