1. present participle of 'nigh': to draw near or approach in space or time
Usage: archaic or poetic; chiefly literary

1. the act or process of drawing near; approach
Usage: archaic or poetic; rare

Examples

• The storm was nighing, and the sky grew dark.
• As winter was nighing, the animals prepared for hibernation.
• The nighing of the deadline made everyone work faster.
• With evening nighing, the travelers sought shelter.
• The nighing of spring brought new life to the garden.