Definition of the word nigh

Pronunciation of vocabulary nigh

nighadverb

gần

/naɪ//naɪ/

Origin of the word nigh

The word "nigh" originated from the Old English word "ni��� resigned as "(into) the night." It evolved through the Middle English period as "nyght," which later became "nyghte/nyghet/nyghty" during the 14th century. The word's meaning gradually shifted from referring specifically to the darkness of night to indicating proximity or closeness in general. Essentially, "nigh" derives from the same linguistic root as "night" and still retains much of its original connotation of being close to, or near, something.

Vocabulary summary nigh

typeadjectives, adverbs & prepositions

meaning(ancient word, ancient meaning); close poetry, near

Example of vocabulary nighnamespace

meaning

almost; nearly

gần như; gần như

  • They've lived in that house for nigh on 30 years.

    Họ đã sống trong ngôi nhà đó gần 30 năm.

meaning

near

gần

  • Winter was drawing nigh.

    Mùa đông đang đến gần.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary nigh

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