adj almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.
2. nigh ·prep near to; not remote or distant from.
3. nigh ·superl not distant or remote in place or time; near.
4. nigh ·adj in a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
5. nigh ·superl not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, ·etc.; closely allied; intimate.
6. nigh ·vt & ·vi to draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near.