What is another word for nighing?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

What are the hypernyms for Nighing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nighing

I seldom have any; and I look with hope to the nighing time when I shall have none.
"Life of John Keats"
William Michael Rossetti
The only thing that can ever affect me personally for more than one short passing day, is any doubt about my powers for poetry-I seldom have any, and I look with hope to the nighing time when I shall have none.
"Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends"
John Keats
I have good news from George-He has landed safely with our Sister-they are both in good health-their prospects are good-and they are by this time nighing to their journey's end-you shall hear the particulars soon.
"Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends"
John Keats

Famous quotes with Nighing

  • He stood, and heard the steeple Sprinkle the quarters on the morning town. One, two, three, four, to market-place and people It tossed them down.Strapped, noosed, nighing his hour, He stood and counted them and cursed his luck; And then the clock collected in the tower Its strength, and struck.
    A. E. Housman

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