near vs nigh

near and nigh both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
near	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
nigh	No	Yes	No	Yes

As adjectives, near and nigh are synonyms defined as:

near and nigh: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

Other synonyms of near include close.

As adjectives, near and nigh are synonyms defined as:

As adverbs, near and nigh are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of near include close.

As adverbs, near and nigh are synonyms defined as:

near and nigh: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Other synonyms of near include about, almost, most, nearly, virtually, well-nigh.

near (adjective)	nigh (adjective)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances	not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
closely resembling the genuine article	being on the left side
with or in a close or intimate relationship
being on the left side
giving or spending with reluctance
very close in resemblance

near (verb)	nigh (verb)
move towards

near (adverb)	nigh (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship	near in time or place or relationship
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but