nigh >> nʌɪ
Definition: [adverb] almost.
Example: a car weighing nigh on two tons
Definition: [adverb] at or to a short distance away.
Example: they drew nigh unto the city
Definition: [preposition] at or to a short distance away from (a place).
Example: she wanders but seems to remain nigh the sea
Definition: [adjective] located a short distance away.
Example: the end is nigh