Come Nigh

Synonyms of come nigh

• approach
• draw near
• get close

Antonyms of come nigh

• retreat
• withdraw
• move away

Collocations of come nigh

come near

Frequency: 70 %

The deadline for the project is coming near.

come close

Frequency: 65 %

The runner is coming close to breaking the record.

come within sight

Frequency: 50 %

The end of the journey is coming within sight.

come within reach

Frequency: 40 %

Victory is coming within reach for the underdog team.

come within striking distance

Frequency: 35 %

The opposing team is coming within striking distance of our goal.

Idiomatic Expressions for come nigh

• Phrase: come nigh to tears
  Meaning: to be close to crying or showing emotion
  Usage: She came nigh to tears when she heard the news.