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nigh

/naɪ/

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verb

Acercarse, aproximarse

To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near

Examples :

"As the deadline for the project drew nigh, Sarah worked late into the night. "

A medida que se acercaba la fecha límite del proyecto, Sarah trabajó hasta altas horas de la noche.

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adjective

Cercano, próximo

Examples :

"The end is nigh!"

¡El final está cerca!

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adjective

Cercano, íntimo

Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.

Examples :

"Despite their different personalities, the two siblings were nigh inseparable, sharing secrets and supporting each other through everything. "

A pesar de sus diferentes personalidades, los dos hermanos eran casi inseparables, compartiendo secretos y apoyándose mutuamente en todo.

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adverb

Casi, cerca

Almost, nearly.

Examples :

"The pizza was nigh finished, with only one slice remaining. "

La pizza estaba casi terminada, solo quedaba una porción.

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preposition

Cerca de

Examples :

"The library is nigh, so I can easily get my book. "

La biblioteca está cerca, así que puedo conseguir mi libro fácilmente.

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