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- nigh :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
- nigh :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
- nigh :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
- nigh :(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