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nigh vs close

close vs nigh

nigh is not a noun while close is a noun.

nigh and close both are adjectives.

nigh is not a verb while close is a verb.

nigh and close both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nigh No Yes No Yes
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, nigh and close are synonyms defined as:
  • nigh and close: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
Other synonyms of nigh include near.
As adverbs, nigh and close are synonyms defined as:
  • nigh and close: near in time or place or relationship
Other synonyms of nigh include near.
nigh (noun) close (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
nigh (adjective) close (adjective)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
being on the left side close in relevance or relationship
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
nigh (verb) close (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
nigh (adverb) close (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 in an attentive manner
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