English to Irish Meaning of nigh - nigh

Nigh :

nigh

verb

in aice le, teacht, tarraing isteach, teorainn ar

adjective

in aice le, in aice láimhe, comharsa, gearr

adverb

in aice le, thart, beagnach, le, in aice, ar, crua

Nigh :: nighNigher :: nigherNighest :: nighest

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Definitions of nigh in English

Adjective(1) not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances(2) being on the left side
Adverb(1) near in time or place or relationship(2) (of actions or states, just

Examples of nigh in English

(1) The single-player missions are frantic and the multiplayer clashes online both frenetic and nigh on impossible to survive.(2) The third, John, hasn't seen the other two for nigh on 20 years, having started a family and taken on the responsibilities that go with it.(3) Forbidden were men to draw nigh the plant, yet weaker were their still young and innocent minds to words of deception.(4) But with Election Day drawing nigh once more, guess who is promising what once again?(5) Yes, the logistics of accommodating and transporting the world's best athletes for nigh on a month will mean disruption on a massive scale.(6) Right now, elections are drawing nigh , the date is to be announced on Sunday.(7) I had known him for nigh on forty years, known him too for the great character that he was, the true gentleman, the sportsman supreme.(8) Instead, with the match already nigh on a 7,000 sell-out, everywhere they look the stars will be on the other side of the field.(9) They range from the poor state of the roads to sheer recklessness on the part of some drivers who have nigh on abandoned all road safety rules.(10) Days and weeks roll by and Winter nights draw nigh and everything that lives must die(11) I suppose time will tell what happens as the date draws nigh .(12) In the spring and early summer inflation rose sharply, to nigh on 3.5%, while output growth was robust.(13) It is to my shame, then, to tell you that one fair morning, a ship drew nigh in the banner of the horizon.(14) The provincial finals, which are drawing nigh , will also throw more light on the road ahead.(15) As with any games referee decisions were called into question in the quarter finals, building the tension as the end drew nigh .(16) I leave this record as penance for my own conscious, as my death draws nigh .

Related Phrases of nigh

(1) well-nigh ::

dea-nigh

Related Phrases of nigh

(1) well-nigh ::

dea-nigh

Synonyms

Adjective

1. near ::

in aice le

Adverb

2. near ::

in aice le

3. close ::

gar

Different Forms

nigh, nigher, nighest

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