neigh

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound made by a horse.

  - "The horse let out a neigh as it saw the car approaching."
  - "The sound of a neighing horse echoed through the valley."

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Pronunciation

1. /neɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2101073"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with neigh
heigh , igh , higher , quite , tie , lie , spy , sky , try

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Variants

List of all variants of neigh that leads to same result
neigh , neighed , neighing , neighs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English nēg 'horse'; related to Old Norse nēgall 'horse', neiggja 'to neigh'.

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Trivia

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1. A horse's neigh can be heard up to 5 miles away.

2. The sound a horse makes when it's uncomfortable or scared is called a 'snort'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Equine: Related to horses.

2. Bray: The sound made by a donkey.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of a horse's neigh is often used to signify the arrival or departure of a character. In art, horses and their neighs have been depicted in various forms, from ancient Greek sculptures to modern paintings. In music, the sound of a horse's neigh can be heard in various genres, from classical compositions to country songs.

How to Memorize "neigh"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse in a stable, let it out, and visualize it making the sound 'neigh'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neigh' with the sound a horse makes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'neigh' and the sound a horse makes.

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