Nigh /(nī)/

Nigh

a.
  1. Not distant or remote in place or time; near.
    The loud tumult shows the battle nigh.
  2. Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
    Ye . . . are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
    — Eph. ii. 13.

Nigh

adv.
  1. In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
    He was sick, nigh unto death.
    — Phil. ii. 27.
    He drew not nigh unheard; the angel bright, Ere he drew nigh, his radiant visage turned.
  2. Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.

Nigh

v. t. & i.
  1. To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near. [Obs.]

Nigh

prep.
  1. Near to; not remote or distant from.