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Nigher
adverb 1.(comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance. Synonyms: closer, nearer. "They drew nearer" , "Getting nearer to the true explanation"
Nigh
adjective (compar. nigher; superl. nighest, or next) 1.Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances. Synonyms: close, near. "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.Being on the left side. Synonym: near. "The animal's left side is its near or nigh side"
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