Nigh: meaning, definitions and examples
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nigh
[ naษช ]
in the evening
near in space, time, or relation; nearly
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It was nigh on impossible to see anything in the dark.
- The end of the journey was nigh, and they could finally rest.
near
being on the point of happening; imminent
Synonyms
approaching, imminent, impending
Examples of usage
- The nigh arrival of the storm sent everyone scrambling for shelter.
- The deadline for the project is nigh, we need to hurry.
Translations
Translations of the word "nigh" in other languages:
๐ต๐น noite
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Nacht
๐ฎ๐ฉ malam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ noc
๐ฏ๐ต ๅค (yoru)
๐ซ๐ท nuit
๐ช๐ธ noche
๐น๐ท gece
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐค (bam)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ noc
๐ธ๐ฐ noc
๐จ๐ณ ๅค (yรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ noฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ nรณtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแ (ghame)
๐ฆ๐ฟ gecษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ noche
Word origin
The word 'nigh' originated from the Old English word 'neh', which means 'close, near'. Over time, the word evolved into 'nigh' in Middle English. It has been used in English literature and poetry for centuries to convey a sense of proximity or imminence. The word 'nigh' is often associated with a sense of urgency or anticipation, adding a dramatic flair to the language.