nigh

phonetic symbol: / náɪ / 

nigh - English Dictionary

[ adjective ]
■ not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
close , near

[ adjective satellite ]
■ being on the left side
e.g.)
・the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
・the animal's left side is its near or nigh side
near

[ adverb ]
■ (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
■ all but
e.g.)
・talked for nigh onto 2 hours
・the recording is well-nigh perfect
about , almost , most , near , nearly , virtually , well-nigh

[ adverb ]
■ near in time or place or relationship
e.g.)
・The end draws nigh
close , near

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