nigh
Pronunciation: (n?), [key] ? adv., adj., prep., v. nigh•er, nigh•est,
?adv. - near in space, time, or relation: The time draws nigh.
- nearly; almost; (often fol. by on or onto): nigh onto twenty years.
?adj. - near; approaching: Evening is nigh.
- short or direct: to take the nighest route.
- (of an animal or vehicle) being on the left side: to be astride the nigh horse.
- parsimonious; stingy.
?prep. - near.
?v.i., v.t. - to approach.
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