Meaning & Definition of Nigh in English

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"

2. 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"

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"

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"