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close vs nigh

nigh vs close

close is a noun but nigh is not a noun.

close and nigh both are adjectives.

close is a verb but nigh is not a verb.

close and nigh both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
nigh No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, close and nigh are synonyms defined as:
  • close and nigh: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
Other synonyms of close include near.
As adverbs, close and nigh are synonyms defined as:
  • close and nigh: near in time or place or relationship
Other synonyms of close include near.
close (noun) nigh (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) nigh (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
close in relevance or relationship being on the left side
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
marked by fidelity to an original
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
crowded
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
of textiles
confined to specific persons
strictly confined or guarded
used of hair or haircuts
giving or spending with reluctance
fitting closely but comfortably
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
lacking fresh air
close (verb) nigh (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
become closed
bar access to
fill or stop up
bring together all the elements or parts of
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
come together, as if in an embrace
draw near
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
cease to operate or cause to cease operating
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
engage at close quarters
come to a close
be priced or listed when trading stops
close (adverb) nigh (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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