Nigher - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Nigher is a comparative form of the adjective nigh, meaning near or close. It is an archaic or poetic term used to indicate something is nearer in distance, time, or relationship. Example: The end drew nigher.
Definition:
Archaic or poetic form of "near," meaning closer in distance or time.
Synonyms:
nearer, closer, adjacent
Part of Speech:
adjective, adverb
Antonyms:
farther, further
Common Collocations:
draw nigher, come nigher, stand nigher
Derivatives:
nigh, nearness
Usage Tips:
Use "nigher" in poetic or archaic contexts to mean "nearer"; avoid in modern speech.
Common Phrases:
draw nigher and nigher, the nigher the better
Etymology:
From Old English "nēar," comparative of "nēah" (near).
Examples:
- 1. The moon draws nigher to the horizon as night falls.
- 2. She stepped nigher to hear his whisper clearly.
- 3. Winter is nigher now than it was last month.
- 4. The ship sailed nigher to the rocky shore.