nigh

UK
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US
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nighverb
nighed
Past Simple
nighed
Past Participle
nighing
Gerund
Archaic/literary intransitive and transitive verb meaning "to draw near" or "approach".
Definitions
To approach; to come or draw near.
As dusk nighed, the lights of the village began to twinkle.
Synonyms
edge toward
close in on
come upon
come close
come near
draw near
nighadjective
nigher
Comp.
nighest
Super.
UK
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US
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Translations
The end of the project is nigh.
Конец проекта близок.
Additional translations
Definitions
Near in time, place, or relationship.
The deadline for the project is nigh, so we need to hurry.
nighadverb
UK
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US
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Translations
The end of the journey is nigh.
Конец путешествия близко.
Additional translations
Definitions
Near in time, place, or relationship.
The end is nigh; we must act swiftly.
Almost or nearly.
The work is nigh complete, just a few more details to finalize.
nighpreposition
UK
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US
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Translations
The end of the journey is nigh.
Конец путешествия близко.
Additional translations
рядом с
Definitions
Near to in place, time, or relationship (archaic or literary).
The farmhouse stood nigh the river.