Definition of nigh

• superl. - Not distant or remote in place or time; near.
• superl. - Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
• a. - In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
• a. - Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.
• v. t. & i. - To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near.
• prep. - Near to; not remote or distant from.