Meaning & Definition of word "Nigh"
Nigh
/naɪ/
adjective:
- 1. Nearby; close.
- Example: The nigh road leads directly to the town.
adverb:
- 1. Near in distance or time.
- Example: The deadline is nigh, and we need to finalize our project.
- 2. Almost; nearly.
- Example: The work is nigh complete, just a few more adjustments to make.
- 3. Close to; near in a figurative sense.
- Example: He has nigh given up hope of finding his lost puppy.
Etymology
●Old English 'nigh', akin to the German 'nahe' meaning near.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nigh on:
Approximately; nearly.
nigh as makes no difference:
Almost the same; for practical purposes they are the same.
Related Words
nearby:
Close at hand; not far away.
approaching:
To come near or nearer to.
imminent:
About to happen; looming.
Slang Meanings of nigh
Meaning: Close in time or space, often used humorously.
● Example Sentence: Our deadline is nigh, so we better hustle.
Meaning: Almost complete, usually in a casual context.
● Example Sentence: I'm nigh done with this project.