noun
neigh
nay
Neigh (noun) means the high-pitched cry made by a horse. Example: “A loud neigh echoed from the stable.”
noun
1
The high-pitched cry made by a horse.
"A loud neigh echoed from the stable."
verb
1
To make this sound, as a horse does.
"The horse neighed nervously as the storm rolled in."
How to use neigh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound a horse makes, or to make that sound.
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Word forms
- Plural
- neighs
- Third person singular
- neighs
- Past tense
- neighed
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A loud _____ echoed from the stable.
Etymology
From Old English hnægan, imitating the sound itself.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for neigh
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What does “neigh” mean?
The word “neigh” means the high-pitched cry made by a horse. In plain terms, the sound a horse makes, or to make that sound.
How do you pronounce “neigh”?
“Neigh” is pronounced nay (/neɪ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “neigh” in a sentence?
Here is “neigh” used in a sentence: “A loud neigh echoed from the stable.”
What part of speech is “neigh”?
Depending on how it is used, “neigh” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “neigh” come from?
The word “neigh” comes from Old English. From Old English hnægan, imitating the sound itself.
How many meanings does “neigh” have?
“Neigh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the high-pitched cry made by a horse.
