1. nearer in distance, time, or degree
Usage: archaic; dialectal

1. being at a lesser distance; nearer
Usage: archaic; dialectal

Examples

• The old man spoke of times when death seemed nigher than life.
• As winter approached, the threat of famine drew nigher.
• The nigher shore offered better shelter from the storm.
• Each step brought them nigher to their destination.
• The nigher mountain peak was easier to climb.
• With each passing day, spring came nigher.