Certain and Nigh

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Certain adjective - Known but not named.

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Nigh and certain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nigh" instead an adjective "Certain".

Nearby Words: certainty, certainly

Nigh adjective - Not being distant in time, space, or significance.

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Certain and nigh are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Certain" instead an adjective "Nigh".

Unfortunately, this means she doesn't have either of the boys' superjumps, making certain levels nigh-impossible.

Source: Video Game / Jazz Jackrabbit
Tournaments are heavily influenced by the metagame, to the point where certain creatures with great stats or moves are considered nigh-unplayable because of the environment of the time.

Source: Metagame
The presence of cannibals, tribals, Tunnelers and trigger-happy survivalists mean that certain areas of the Mojave are nigh impossible to access unless you're properly equipped or leveled up.

Source: Video Game / Fallout Dust

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