Meaning of nigh

nigh

1. near in space, time, or relation: The time draws nigh.
2. nearly; almost; (often fol. by on or onto): nigh onto twenty years.

1. near; approaching: Evening is nigh.
2. short or direct: to take the nighest route.
3. (of an animal or vehicle) being on the left side: to be astride the nigh horse.
4. parsimonious; stingy.

1. near.

1. to approach.