Pronunciation: /kʌm naɪ/
noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The concept of death is something that many people fear and try to avoid coming nigh.
A2 In horror movies, the protagonist often finds themselves in situations where danger comes nigh.
B1 The old abandoned house had an eerie feeling, making visitors hesitant to come nigh.
B2 The soldier bravely faced the enemy troops that were coming nigh, ready to defend his country.
C1 As a seasoned detective, he could sense danger coming nigh before anyone else.
C2 The politician was always cautious of those who came nigh, knowing that not everyone had good intentions.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 The cat came nigh the mouse but didn't catch it.
A2 I told him not to come nigh the edge of the cliff for safety reasons.
B1 The storm came nigh our town but luckily veered off at the last minute.
B2 The deadline for the project is coming nigh, so we need to work quickly.
C1 The political unrest in the region is coming nigh, so we must be prepared for any outcome.
C2 As the end of the year comes nigh, it's time to reflect on our accomplishments and set new goals.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 The cat's toy is come nigh the edge of the table.
A2 The time for the meeting to start is come nigh.
B1 The deadline for the project is come nigh and we need to finish soon.
B2 The storm clouds are come nigh and we should seek shelter.
C1 The end of the road is come nigh and we must make a decision.
C2 The consequences of our actions are come nigh and we must be prepared.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 The playground is come nigh the school.
A2 The grocery store is come nigh the bus stop.
B1 The deadline for the project is come nigh, we need to work faster.
B2 The opportunity to invest in the company is come nigh, we should seize it.
C1 The end of the year is come nigh, we need to start planning for next year.
C2 The threat of war is come nigh, we must take action to prevent it.
formal The enemy's army did not come nigh our borders.
informal I told him not to come nigh me with that attitude.
slang Don't even think about coming nigh my stash of snacks.
figurative The feeling of success was so close, I could feel it come nigh.
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