Well-nigh — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈwel-ˈnī/

Meaning & Definition of Well-nigh

Well-nigh (adverb)

  1. almost, nearly

Well-nigh (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very close to but not completely

    "it was well-nigh dark, but I could still see a little"

    similar: about, all but, almost, borderline, fair (chiefly British), fairly, feckly (chiefly Scottish), more or less, most, much, near, nearly, next to, nigh, practically, somewhere, virtually, as good as, just about, pretty much, within an inch of
    related: appreciably, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, kind of, partially, partly, somewhat
    near: absolutely, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, plain, plumb (chiefly dialect), quite, thoroughly, totally, utterly, well, wholly, barely, hardly, scarcely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Well-nigh

The most common words with a similar meaning to Well-nigh:

Chiefly British: fair
Chiefly Scottish: feckly
about, all but, almost, borderline, fairly, more or less, most, much, near, nearly, next to, nigh, practically, somewhere, virtually, as good as, just about, pretty much, within an inch of

Related Words for Well-nigh

appreciably, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, kind of, partially, partly, somewhat

Near Antonyms of Well-nigh

absolutely, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, plain, plumb, quite, thoroughly, totally, utterly, well, wholly, barely, hardly, scarcely

Origin & Etymology of Well-nigh

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Well-nigh

What does "Well-nigh" mean?

"Well-nigh" means almost, nearly. As an adverb, it is defined as: almost, nearly.

What is another word for "Well-nigh"?

Other words for "Well-nigh" include about, all but, almost, borderline, fair, fairly, feckly and more or less. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Well-nigh" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Well-nigh"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Well-nigh". Common alternatives include about, all but, almost, borderline, fair, fairly, feckly, more or less, most and much.

How do you use "Well-nigh" in a sentence?

Examples of "Well-nigh" in a sentence: "it was well-nigh dark, but I could still see a little".

Is "Well-nigh" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Well-nigh" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Well-nigh"?

"Well-nigh" is pronounced /ˈwel-ˈnī/.

What is the origin of the word "Well-nigh"?

First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Well-nigh" meaning "very close to but not completely"?

When "Well-nigh" (adverb) means very close to but not completely, synonyms include about, all but, almost, borderline, fair and fairly.