Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nigh-on
adverb
/naɪ ɒn/
Definition
almost or nearly.
Examples
- It took nigh-on three hours to finish the project.
- She was nigh-on certain that she would pass the exam.
Meaning
The term ‘nigh-on’ is used to describe a situation where something is close to being true or almost fully realized.
Synonyms
- almost
- nearly
- practically
- close to
