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Synonyms & Antonyms of well-nigh
very close to but not completely
- it was well-nigh dark, but I could still see a little
Synonyms for well-nigh
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Near Antonyms for well-nigh
- absolutely,
- altogether,
- completely,
- entirely,
- fully,
- plain,
- plumb
- [chiefly dialect],
- quite,
- thoroughly
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The first known use of well-nigh was before the 12th century
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