Does this mean "the time is almost here?"
The Time Is Nigh
The Time Is Nigh
Time is nigh
That's right, but it has a more immediate connotation than simply almost here, and it has a sense of urgency, indicating that something must be done.
Also, it's only used regarding grand actions. I.e. the time is nigh stand up for our rights and overthrow the oppressive government.
No one would say "The time is nigh to have a piece of chocolate cake."
Also, it's only used regarding grand actions. I.e. the time is nigh stand up for our rights and overthrow the oppressive government.
No one would say "The time is nigh to have a piece of chocolate cake."
Thanks. Does the sentence "the time draws nigh" have the same 'immediate connotation' and urgency? I doubt it.
It's just archaic English for "near". That's why it gets reserved for grandiose occasions rather than being used for commonplace utterances -- it's no longer a commonplace word.