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Synonyms & Antonyms for nigh
Synonyms: Adverb
around, by, close, hard, in, near, nearby
Synonyms: Adjective
close, close-up, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, proximate
Synonyms: Preposition
about, around, by, near, next to
Synonyms: Verb
approach, belly up, close, close in, come up, draw on, near
Antonyms: Adjective
away, deep, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote
Antonyms: Verb
back (up or away), recede, retire, retreat, withdraw
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Examples of nigh in a Sentence
Adverb
The snow is melting. Spring is nigh. It would be nigh impossible to fix it.Preposition
a field nigh the churchVerb
as the hour of his death was nighing as the old man was nighing his hour of death
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
These are signs that the end is nigh, claims Reverend Eddy Kybantu of the Kimbanguist church, a branch of Christianity. — The Economist, "Kimbanguists believe Congo’s suffering is a sign of the apocalypse," 29 Aug. 2019 Chiavarone said his firm tracks six economic indicators to try and forecast when a recession might be nigh. — Paul R. La Monica, CNN, "Why people should not get too worked up about recession fears," 28 Aug. 2019 Labor Day – the first official holiday of the school year – is nigh, and Chron.com compiled a list of last-minute Airbnb rentals around Texas for under $75 a night. — Michelle Iracheta, Houston Chronicle, "10 last-minute Airbnb Labor Day weekend getaways in Texas for under $75," 20 Aug. 2019 Performing from memory, the scion of one of the world’s great guitar families held pavilion and lawn in the palms of his nigh-on-magical hands. — Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, "Heat prompts Cleveland Orchestra to rise on humid evenings at Blossom," 22 July 2019 Tipo Central Provisions may be nigh impossible to get into, but co-owners Paige and Chris Gould have extended their magic touch to this sister spot serving luscious contemporary Italian. — Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com, "Portland restaurants you can actually get into," 15 July 2019 Chasing 286 for victory, England's task became nigh on impossible after losing its opening three wickets for just 26 runs. — James Masters, CNN, "Australia leaves England on the brink at Cricket World Cup," 25 June 2019 Constrained in other areas, Subaru’s marketers have enhanced the Forester’s value proposition to nigh-on irresistible. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2019 Subaru Forester: Do You Want Your Car to Spy on You?," 9 Nov. 2018 Her parents were survivalists and the family felt the end of the world was nigh. — Sara Clarkson, chicagotribune.com, "Clarkson: Reading for summer, if summer ever gets here," 20 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Well, well, well, Aries, looks like your time is nigh and Taurus season is upon us imminently. — Allure, "Bite Beauty's Astrology Lipstick for Leo Is an Attention-Grabbing Glittery Gold," 19 July 2018 While Vesuvius buried Pompeii in lava and ash 14 years later, the end wasn't exactly nigh for the entire planet. — National Geographic, "No, the World Will Not End on April 23," 13 Apr. 2018 While Vesuvius buried Pompeii in lava and ash 14 years later, the end wasn't exactly nigh for the entire planet. — National Geographic, "No, the World Will Not End on April 23," 13 Apr. 2018 While Vesuvius buried Pompeii in lava and ash 14 years later, the end wasn't exactly nigh for the entire planet. — National Geographic, "No, the World Will Not End on April 23," 13 Apr. 2018 While Vesuvius buried Pompeii in lava and ash 14 years later, the end wasn't exactly nigh for the entire planet. — National Geographic, "No, the World Will Not End on April 23," 13 Apr. 2018 While Vesuvius buried Pompeii in lava and ash 14 years later, the end wasn't exactly nigh for the entire planet. — National Geographic, "No, the World Will Not End on April 23," 13 Apr. 2018 While Vesuvius buried Pompeii in lava and ash 14 years later, the end wasn't exactly nigh for the entire planet. — National Geographic, "No, the World Will Not End on April 23," 13 Apr. 2018 While Vesuvius buried Pompeii in lava and ash 14 years later, the end wasn't exactly nigh for the entire planet. — National Geographic, "No, the World Will Not End on April 23," 13 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nigh.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.