Thesaurus: nigh

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1. superl. Not distant or remote in place or time; near.
2. superl. Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
3. a. In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
4. a. Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.
5. v. t. & i. To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near.
6. prep. Near to; not remote or distant from.
7. adj. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
8. adj. being on the left side
9. adv. near in time or place or relationship
10. adv. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but