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nigh

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Definition of nigh (English)

adjective

  1. 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
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. Not distant or remote in place or time; near.
    sumber: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. 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
    sumber: wordnet30

adverb

  1. 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
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. (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
    sumber: wordnet30
  3. In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
    sumber: webster1913

preposition

  1. Near to; not remote or distant from.
    sumber: webster1913

verb

  1. To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near.
    sumber: webster1913

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