What are synonyms of "nigh"?

Common synonyms for nigh include: near, close, approaching, hand.

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Q: What is the meaning of "nigh" in English?

In English, nigh (adverb) means: "Near in space, time, or relation.".

Q: How do you use "nigh" in a sentence?

Example sentence with nigh: "The time of the festival is drawing nigh."

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English Meaning & Definitions

1.adverb

Near in space, time, or relation.

Example Sentences:

“The time of the festival is drawing nigh.”
“Summer is nigh, and the weather is finally warming up.”

2.preposition

Close to; near.

Example Sentences:

“He stood nigh the open window, watching the rain.”
“The cost of the project came nigh to a million dollars.”

3.adjective

Near; being close by.

Example Sentences:

“They took the nigh road to avoid the heavy traffic.”
“An end was drawing nigh for the ancient empire.”

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English Synonyms & Near Equivalents

near close approaching hand

English Antonyms & Opposites

far distant remote

Comprehensive Thesaurus Breakdown

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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'nēah' (adjective/adverb) meaning 'near', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'na' and German 'nah'. It is the historical root from which the modern word 'near' actually developed (originally as a comparative form 'nȳer').

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'nigh' as a shorter, older cousin of 'near'—they sound similar and mean the exact same thing.

Common Collocations & Phrases

draw nigh close nigh time is nigh

Rhyming Words

high sky fly

Frequently Asked Questions About “nigh”

1. What is the meaning of “nigh” in English?

In English, nigh (adverb) is defined as: “Near in space, time, or relation.”.

2. How do you use “nigh” in a sentence?

“The time of the festival is drawing nigh.”

3. What are English synonyms of “nigh”?

Common synonyms include:near,close,approaching,hand

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “nigh”?

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