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well-nigh vs near

near vs well-nigh

well-nigh is not an adjective while near is an adjective.

well-nigh is not a verb while near is a verb.

well-nigh and near both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
well-nigh No No No Yes
near No Yes Yes Yes
As adverbs, well-nigh and near are synonyms defined as:
  • well-nigh and near: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Other synonyms of well-nigh include about, almost, most, nearly, nigh, virtually.
well-nigh (adjective) near (adjective)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
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
well-nigh (verb) near (verb)
move towards
well-nigh (adverb) near (adverb)
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but near in time or place or relationship
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between well-nigh and near

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