Nigh — Defs

01 a. Not distant or remote in place or time; near.

1.
Not distant or remote in place or time; near.
“The loud tumult shows the battle nigh.” — Prior.
2.
Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
“Ye . . . are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” — Eph. ii. 13.

Syn. Near; close; adjacent; contiguous; present; neighboring.

02 adv. In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.

1.
In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
“He was sick, nigh unto death.” — Phil. ii. 27.

“He drew not nigh unheard; the angel bright, Ere he drew nigh, his radiant visage turned.” — Milton.
2.
Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.

03 v. t. & i. To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near.

04 prep. Near to; not remote or distant from.