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   well-nigh

   /ˌwɛlˈnʌɪ/

   adverb

   • 1. almost: "a task that is well-nigh impossible"

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   What does well-nigh mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! WELL-NIGH definition: 1. almost or very nearly: 2. almost or very nearly: 3. almost: . Learn more.

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   Where did the adverb well-nigh come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adverb well-nigh is in the Old English period (pre-1150). well-nigh is formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., nigh adv.

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   Is 'well-nigh' an aberrant behavior?

   • Answer a question to start your personalized learning plan. Though uncommon, the behaviour may not be aberrant, says the scientist who witnessed it. loading examples... DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘well-nigh'.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › well-nighWELL-NIGH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Well-nigh is an adverb that means almost or very nearly. It is often used in formal or literary contexts. Learn more about its usage, synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     WELL-NIGH meaning: 1. almost or very nearly: 2. almost or...

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     well-nigh definicja: 1. almost or very nearly: 2. almost or...

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     WELL-NIGH translate: 几乎；非常接近. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   : almost, nearly. well-nigh impossible. Synonyms. about. all but. almost. borderline. fair [ chiefly British] fairly. feckly [ chiefly Scottish] more or less. most. much. nearly. next to. nigh. practically. somewhere. virtually. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of well-nigh in a Sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › well-nighWELL-NIGH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Well-nigh means almost, but not completely or exactly. Finding a rug that's just the colour, size and price you want can be well-nigh impossible. ...a hierarchical structure that was well-nigh unassailable.

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   Well-nigh definition: very nearly; almost. See examples of WELL-NIGH used in a sentence.

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   Definition of well-nigh adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of well-nigh. adverb. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. synonyms: about, almost, most, near, nearly, nigh, virtually.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › well-nigh_advwell-nigh adverb - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb well-nigh. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.