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well–nigh (adverb)

well–nigh /ˈwɛlˈnaɪ/ adverb

well–nigh

/ˈwɛlˈnaɪ/

adverb

Britannica Dictionary definition of WELL–NIGH

formal

: almost or nearly

well-nigh perfect
It was well-nigh impossible to resist the temptation.

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