1. nigh
adjective. ['ˈnaɪ'] not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances.
Synonyms
- hot
- near
- warm
- distance
- close
- nearby
Antonyms
- unconnected
- distant
- cold
- cool
Etymology
- neah (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Nigh
- adl-tabatabai
- dwi
- oversupply
- standby
- semidry
- resupply
- private-eye
- misapply
- isty
- drip-dry
- cspi
- whereby
- underly
- underlie
- overfly
- mistry
- mcfly
- lxi
- drive-by
- comply
- versailles
- thereby
- switaj
- supply
- sundai
- sri
- shanghai
- sci
- retry
- reply
Example sentences of the word nigh
1. Adjective
Once the roots begin rotting, the end is likely nigh for your plant.
Quotes containing the word nigh
1. So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man,When Duty whispers low, 'Thou must,' The youth whispers, 'I can.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emerson: Poems
2. If one’s life is so unsatisfying that an unhealthy activity brings a shred of happiness, it is nigh impossible to give it up unless something that brings greater happiness can be enjoyed in its stead. (28)
- Prem Prakash, The Yoga of Spiritual Devotion A Modern Translation of the Narada Bhakti Sutras
2. well-nigh
adverb. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
Synonyms
- most
- almost
- near
- about
- nearly
- nigh
Antonyms
- recede
- go
- far
- generous
3. nigh
adverb. ['ˈnaɪ'] near in time or place or relationship.
Synonyms
- close
Antonyms
- unsexy
- inactive
Etymology
- neah (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. nigh
adjective. ['ˈnaɪ'] being on the left side.
Synonyms
- left
Antonyms
- unemotionality
- passionless
Etymology
- neah (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. nigh
adverb. ['ˈnaɪ'] (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
Synonyms
- most
- almost
- near
- about
- nearly
- well-nigh
Antonyms
- nonviolent
- uncharged
- old
- tasteless
Etymology
- neah (Old English (ca. 450-1100))