Definition of nighs

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • nighs is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • nighs is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • nighs is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of nighs


  • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. close
    2. near
  • near in time or place or relationship (adverb)

    Examples

    1. The end draws nigh

    Synonyms

    1. close
    2. near
  • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (adverb)

    Examples

    1. talked for nigh onto 2 hours
    2. the recording is well-nigh perfect

    Synonyms

    1. about
    2. almost
    3. most
    4. near
    5. nearly
    6. virtually
    7. well-nigh
  • being on the left side (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the near or nigh horse is the one on the left
    2. the animal's left side is its near or nigh side

    Synonyms

    1. near

See definition of nighs in Merriam Webster