Neigh is a word for the sound a horse makes. It can be used as a verba word that describes an action, state, or occurrence for the actionsomething done; an act or movement of making that sound, or as a nouna word that names a person, place, thing, or idea for the sound itself.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /neɪ/
Easy pronunciation: NAY (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the one syllable.
Verb sense: to make the sound of a horse.
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Neigh Meaning
to sound like a horse
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to make the characteristic sound of a horse
Example: The horse neighed as we walked into the stable.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- nicker — A close synonym for a horse sound, though it can be slightly softer or more subdued than neigh.
- whicker — A valid horse-noise synonym, though less common in everyday use.
- whinny — The closest everyday substitute for the verb sense.
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Other Meanings of Neigh
Meaning 2
a horse’s sound
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the characteristic sound made by a horse
Example: We heard a loud neigh from the field.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- nicker — A close synonym for the sound itself.
- whicker — A valid noun synonym for the sound a horse makes.
- whinny — A common noun synonym for a horse’s sound.
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Neigh Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- whinny
- nicker
- whicker
noun: the characteristic sound made by a horse
- whinny
- nicker
- whicker
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse neigh with nicker, whicker, or whinny as different spellings, but they are separate words with very similar meanings.
- Neigh is usually used for horses only, not for other animals or people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does neigh mean?
Neigh means the sound a horse makes, or the act of making that sound.
What are synonyms for neigh?
Common synonyms are whinny, nicker, and whicker.
Is neigh a noun or a verb?
It can be both: a verb meaning to make a horse sound, and a noun meaning that sound.
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