·adj Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.
II. Nigh ·prep Near to; not remote or distant from.
III. Nigh ·superl Not distant or remote in place or time; near.
IV. Nigh ·adj In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
V. Nigh ·superl Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, ·etc.; closely allied; intimate.
VI. Nigh ·vt & ·vi To draw nigh (to); to Approach; to come near.