well nigh

Synonyms for well nigh

adj almost; nearly

Old English wel neah, from well (adv.) + nigh.

The handle came in contact with his wrist and had well nigh broke it.

This one night has broken up my life, and well nigh killed me.

In a word, the existence of such a science was well nigh forgotten.

Its influence is well nigh universal, and its benefits are perennial.

I expect I was right when I tell you dat there was well nigh a hundred, at fust.

If she succeeds in making her way through them, it will be well nigh a miracle.

The tables were well nigh full, for there were many strangers in the town.

Just at this moment, Robert was well nigh the victim of his own imprudence.

Such was the end of the campaign of Virginia, which was well nigh being that of the American war.

Well nigh every page of the prophets is marked by blood and sorrow.