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What Does Nigh Mean?

Adjective

  • Near or close by.
  • Not far away or distant.

Verb

  • To come near or approach.

Preposition

  • Near or close to.

Adverb

  • Almost or nearly.

Nigh — Full Explanation

Nigh means something is very close or near. Like when you say it's nigh time for bed, it means it's almost time to go to bed.

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Nigh Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
नज़दीक (Nigh)

Nazdeek

नज़दीक (Nazdeek)

Nazdeek

करीब (Kareeb)

Kareeb

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nigh

What does 'nigh' mean?
The word 'nigh' means near or close to something.
How do you pronounce 'nigh'?
You pronounce 'nigh' like 'nai'.
What is the origin of the word 'nigh'?
The word 'nigh' comes from Old English, where it meant 'near'.
What is the meaning of 'nigh' in Hindi?
The word 'nigh' in Hindi is 'निकट' (Nikaṭ).