nigh
nahy
- a not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
- s being on the left side
the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
the animal's left side is its near or nigh side - r near in time or place or relationship
The end draws nigh - r (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
talked for nigh onto 2 hours
the recording is well-nigh perfect
- She knew that revenge would be nigh.
- He said the day of judgment is nigh.
- Now clearly, the chances of naturally conceiving eight children at once are well-nigh impossible.