Nigh and Utterly

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Nigh

Nigh adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: he has nigh completed his degree
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Utterly is an antonym for nigh.

Utterly

Utterly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
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Nigh is an antonym for utterly.
Nearby Word: utter
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  • Make Way for the New Villains Killing him is utterly useless, trying to out-gambit him is nigh-impossible, and while Madoka's sacrifice denies him victory on his terms, he ultimately still gets exactly what he wants.
    Source: Make Way for the New Villains
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