NIGH Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

nigh 1 of 4

adjective

Definition of nigh

as in near

not being distant in time, space, or significance the end is nigh

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nigh

2 of 4

adverb

ˈnī

as in close

at, within, or to a short distance or time have worked for them for nigh on 10 years

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as in almost

very close to but not completely he has nigh completed his degree

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nigh

3 of 4

preposition

as in around

close to a field nigh the church

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nigh

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verb

as in to close

to come near or nearer as the hour of his death was nighing

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as in to approach

to move closer to as the old man was nighing his hour of death

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Recent Examples of nigh

Adverb

Equipment can fail; guidelines can break; visibility can become nigh on impossible. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 Insider betting seems nigh impossible to regulate. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Verb

Typically, his charges have shown the classic mental strength to get over the line in awkward games—with opposition teams having to execute their game plan to nigh on perfection to prosper in most cases. — Henry Flynn, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for nigh

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nigh

Adjective

Keeping him and his elite scoring ability would give the Red Wings a much more realistic ability to compete in the near future.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The layoffs come as Ellison has been quietly rebuilding her business after several years of near-dormancy.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of near

Adverb

Headline numbers rarely reflect the full structure of a deal, how much was cash at close versus earnout, versus seller financing spread over years.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Penalty on extra point moves Bishop Moore closer and the Hornets decide to go for two.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Adverb

But the franchise — Oren Peli’s indie film was originally shot in 2006 for $15,000 and brought in almost $200 million — comes with its own young evergreen fan base.

— Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Extensive coastal flooding is almost guaranteed, scientists say.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of almost

Preposition

Assertive Mars clashes with your ruler Saturn, highlighting tension around your home, family, or the amount of emotional labor each person carries.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
On the left, Harvey Barnes is currently first-choice, while Newcastle agreed a deal potentially rising to around £50million for Bazoumana Toure in July.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of around

Verb

And with players in major European leagues still able to depart their clubs beyond the deadline, there is potential for big deals to still be done in the coming days.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The big hits didn’t come all night for the Sox in a 6-3 loss in front of 21,236 at Daikin Park.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

Fleming by body camera footage, approached Parker, who was talking on his cellphone.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
The project uses horror and darkly comic genre elements to approach the psychological pressures of motherhood, extending Urban’s interest in personal experience as a route into broader social and political terrain.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of approach

Adverb

The partnership between two outsiders clawing their way in, joined by an equally canny journalist played by Claire Foy, comes to shape Fleet Street, the London thoroughfare where scribblers plied their trade, in Lamb’s and Murdoch’s images.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Shares of Nvidia which had initially declined slightly after the earnings report, reversed course and increased by more than 5% in after hours trading as company executives discussed the results on the conference call.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of in

Adverb

This $6 high-neck tank is a layering staple (under a polka-dot cardigan, perhaps), while this chambray button-down is practically begging to be worn at the pumpkin patch.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Yet, in her relatively short career, practically every accomplishment of Eala’s comes with a historic superlative.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

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