adj.
Pronunciation: ' n ī
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English n ē ah; akin to Old High German n ā h, adverb, nigh, preposition, nigh, after, Old Norse n ā - nigh
Date: before 12th century
1 : near in place, time, or relationship ― often used with on, onto, or unto
2 : NEARLY , ALMOST