nigh

NIGH, adjective [G. A preposition signifying to, on or after, that is, approaching, pressing on, making towards; strait, narrow.] 1. Near; not distant or remote in place or time. The loud tumult shows the battle nigh When the fig-tree putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh 2. Closely allied by blood; as a nigh kinsman. 3. Easy to be obtained or learnt; of easy access. The word is very nigh unto thee. Deuteronomy 30:14. 4. Ready to support, to forgive, or to aid and defend. The Lord is nigh unto them who are of a broken heart. Psalms 34:18. 5. Close in fellowship; intimate in relation. Ye are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13. 6. Near in progress or condition. Hebrews 6:8. NIGH, adverb ni. 1. Near; at a small distance in place or time, or in the course of events. He was sick, nigh to death. Philippians 2:27. 2. Near to a place. He drew nigh 3. Almost; near. He was nigh dead. NIGH is never a preposition. In the phrase, nigh this recess, with terror they survey, there is an ellipsis of to. They, nigh to this recess, survey, etc. NIGH, verb intransitive ni. To approach; to advance or draw near. [Not used.]