nighest

Variant of nigh

nigh definition

nigh (nī)

adverb nigher nigh′er, nighest nigh′·est

  1. near in time, place, etc.
  2. nearly; almost

Etymology: ME neih < OE neah, akin to Ger nahe, Goth nehw

adjective nigher nigh′er, nighest nigh′·est

  1. near; close
  2. direct or short
  3. on the left: said of animals, vehicles, etc.

near; near to

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