nigh, adv.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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about almost most near nearly nigh virtually well-nigh
sample sentences
"the job is (just) about done""the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"
"we're almost finished"
"the car all but ran her down"
"he nearly fainted"
"talked for nigh onto 2 hours"
"the recording is well-nigh perfect"
"virtually all the parties signed the contract"
"I was near exhausted by the run"
"most everyone agrees"
near in time or place or relationship
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close near nigh
sample sentences
"as the wedding day drew near""stood near the door"
"don't shoot until they come near"
"getting near to the true explanation"
"her mother is always near"
"The end draws nigh"
"the bullet didn't come close"
"don't get too close to the fire"