Nigh

Word NIGH
Character 4
Hyphenation nigh
Pronunciations /naɪ/

Definitions and meanings of "Nigh"

What do we mean by nigh?

Near in time, place, or relationship. adverb

Nearly; almost. adverb

Being near in time, place, or relationship; close. adjective

Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle. adjective

Being the animal or vehicle on the left. adjective

Not far from; near. preposition

To come nigh; draw near; approach.

To come near to; approach.

Being close at hand; being near.

Near in relationship or interest; closely allied, as by blood.

Penurious; stingy; close; near: as, a nigh customer.

On the left: as, the nigh horse.

Close at hand; not far distant in time or place; at hand; near.

Closely.

Near the quick; keenly; bitterly.

Nearly; almost; within a little (of being).

Near to; at no great distance from.

In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near. adverb

Almost; nearly. adverb

To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nigh

The word "nigh" in example sentences

For those of us currently deluged with work, stretching from one week to another, or simply those who work on many different things, tracking down when an event is happening in nigh impossible. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This is a collaboration between three incredibly talented fantasists, two of whom have done so much work together that they clearly are in nigh-psychic communication with one another. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Thus did God graciously provide for the keeping up of religion among them, and that they might have the word nigh them; yet, blessed be God, we, under the gospel, have it yet nigher, not only ❋ Unknown (1721)

Marriage problems have also blighted his year and, after many sleepless nights deliberating how to make his four wildcard picks, a task he described as nigh on impossible, next Friday cannot come soon enough for Montgomerie. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth” Romans 10:8. ❋ T. D. JAKES (2010)

Chapter 22 1. Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. ❋ Unknown (2006)

And then is there another church right nigh, that is clept NOTRE ❋ Unknown (2004)

There may men see many foul figure assembled, and namely nigh the good towns. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the passover. ❋ Unknown (1999)

And thou too wilt perhaps be of my opinion, when thou seest the sword nigh to thy neck. ❋ 480? BC-406 BC Euripides (N/A)

And because he was wounded afore, he laid his armour and his sword nigh his bed's side. ❋ Unknown (1903)

Ye are made nigh, that is, reconciled by the blood of Christ. ❋ James T. Haley (1895)

Note, It is often an excitement to a dormant faith and zeal, to have opportunities of acquaintance with Christ brought to our doors, to have the word nigh us. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The first words, After those things, do not signify that this immediately followed what was related in the foregoing chapter, for it was a considerable time after, and they signify no more than in process of time; but we are told (v. 4) that it was when the passover was nigh, which is here noted, (1.) ❋ Unknown (1721)

She came from the uttermost parts of the earth, but we have Christ among us, and his word nigh us: ❋ Unknown (1721)

And when the time of fruit drew nigh, that is, about the season they begin to be ripe, or that according to the season might so have been. ❋ John Bunyan (1658)

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. ❋ ChrisY (2010)

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