Synonyms of nigher

Adjective


1. near (vs. far), close, nigh, adjacent, nearby, warm, hot

usage: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; "near neighbors"; "in the near future"; "they are near equals"; "his nearest approach to success"; "a very near thing"; "a near hit by the bomb"; "she was near tears"; "she was close to tears"; "had a close call"

2. near(prenominal), nigh(prenominal), left (vs. right)

usage: being on the left side; "the near or nigh horse is the one on the left"; "the animal's left side is its near or nigh side"

Adverb


1. nearer, nigher, closer

usage: (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance; "come closer, my dear!"; "they drew nearer"; "getting nearer to the true explanation"

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