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nigh

/naɪ/
verb
  1. To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near

adjective
  1. Near, close by

    "The end is nigh!"

  2. Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.

Synonymsclose, near
adverb
  1. Almost, nearly.

preposition
  1. Near; close to

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