Nigh

Pronunciation: /naɪ/

Definitions of nigh

adjective near in space, time, or relation; close

Example Sentences

A1 The end of the school year is nigh.

A2 The wedding is nigh, so we need to finalize the guest list.

B1 The deadline for the project is nigh, so we need to work quickly.

B2 The storm clouds are gathering and the sense of impending doom is nigh.

C1 The political unrest in the region suggests that war may be nigh.

C2 The scientist's predictions of a global catastrophe seem nigh as environmental conditions worsen.

adverb near in time, place, or relationship

Example Sentences

A1 The sun will set nigh.

A2 The end of the semester is nigh.

B1 The deadline for the project is nigh.

B2 The storm clouds are gathering, and I fear a downpour is nigh.

C1 The political unrest in the region suggests that conflict is nigh.

C2 The signs of economic downturn are nigh, and we must prepare for the impact.

Examples of nigh in a Sentence

formal The deadline for submitting the project is nigh.

informal I can't believe the party is nigh, I'm so excited!

slang The concert is nigh, we better get going soon.

figurative The end of the road seemed nigh, but they pressed on with determination.

Grammatical Forms of nigh

• past tense: nighed
• plural: nighs
• comparative: nigher
• superlative: nighest
• present tense: nigh
• future tense: will nigh
• perfect tense: have nighed
• continuous tense: is nighing
• singular: nigh
• positive degree: nigh
• infinitive: to nigh
• gerund: nighing
• participle: nighed

Origin and Evolution of nigh

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nigh' originated from the Old English word 'neah', which meant near or close.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nigh' evolved to primarily mean near or close in proximity, and is commonly used in literature and poetry to convey a sense of closeness or immediacy.