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Neigh - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Neigh is the sound a horse makes, often used to express communication or alertness. It can also describe the act of a horse vocalizing in stories or real life.

neigh

/neɪ/ /neɪ/

Definition:

The sound a horse makes, typically a loud, high-pitched vocalization.

Synonyms:

whinny, nicker, bray

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

silence, hush

Common Collocations:

horse’s neigh, loud neigh, distant neigh

Derivatives:

neighing, neighed

Usage Tips:

Use "neigh" to describe the sound of a horse; it can also function as a verb for the action.

Common Phrases:

neigh like a horse, hear a neigh, let out a neigh

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "hnǣgan," imitative of the sound horses make.

Examples:

  • 1. The horse let out a loud neigh when it saw its owner.
  • 2. She heard a distant neigh while walking through the field.
  • 3. The foal tried to neigh but only made a soft sound.
  • 4. He imitated a horse’s neigh to make the children laugh.

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