nigh vs near

nigh and near both are adjectives.

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

As adjectives, nigh and near are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of nigh include close.

As adjectives, nigh and near are synonyms defined as:

As adverbs, nigh and near are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of nigh include close.

As adverbs, nigh and near are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

nigh (verb)	near (verb)
	move towards

nigh (adverb)	near (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