I. ˈnī adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nēah; akin to Old High German nāh, adverb, nigh, preposition, nigh, after, Old Norse nā- nigh
Date: before 12th century
1. : near in place, time, or relationship — often used with on, onto, or unto
2. : nearly , almost
II. adjective
Date: before 12th century
1. : close , near
2. chiefly dialect : direct , short
3. : being on the left side
the nigh horse
III. preposition
Date: before 12th century
: near
IV. verb
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
: to draw or come near to : approach
intransitive verb
: to draw near