nigh

Definition

Used in old-fashioned or literary English, 'nigh' means near in space, time, or amount, like 'almost' or 'close to'.

Usage & Nuances

'Nigh' is very old-fashioned or poetic in modern English and rarely used in conversation. It often appears in idioms such as 'nigh on' (almost) or old sayings. Don't use it in everyday speech; replace with 'near', 'almost', or 'close to' in modern language.

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