neigh
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /neɪ/
KK: /neɪ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make the sound that a horse makes, often described as a whinny.
Example
The horse began to neigh loudly as it saw its owner approaching.
Tense Forms
Past: neighed
Past Participle: neighed
Conversation
Did you hear that horse neigh earlier?
Yeah, it sounded really loud!
I wonder what made it neigh like that.
Maybe it saw something interesting outside the stable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
whinny
bray
neighing
Antonyms
noun
Definition
The loud, high sound that a horse makes.
Example
The horse let out a loud neigh as it saw its owner.
Conversation
Did you hear that neigh coming from the barn?
Yeah, it sounds like the horses are excited about something.
I love how loud and expressive their neigh can be.
Root Explanation
The word 'neigh' originates from Old English 'nēh', which means the sound made by a horse. It directly refers to the characteristic vocalization of horses.
Memory Tip
Think of the sound a horse makes — that's what 'neigh' refers to, helping you remember that it's the horse's call.
Visually Confused Words
nigh
inveigh
weigh
night
leigh
heigh
eight
anigh