neigh

/nei/

Thân thiện

A horse lets out a loud neigh in the pasture.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • The characteristic vocal sound made by a horse; a high-pitched, often prolonged whinny.

2. Verb (intransitive):

   • To make the characteristic vocal sound of a horse; to utter a neigh.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:

  • The loud neigh of the stallion echoed across the field.
  • We could hear the neighs of the horses from the stable.

• Verb:

  • The horse began to neigh when it saw its owner.
  • The ponies neigh to communicate with each other.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Sometimes used to describe a loud, high-pitched sound reminiscent of a horse's call.
  • The old gate would neigh on its hinges whenever the wind blew.

Variants and Related Words

• Neighing (noun/gerund): The action or sound of making a neigh.
  • The constant neighing kept the farmer awake.
• Whinny (noun/verb): A synonym for neigh, often implying a gentler or more joyful sound.

Synonyms

• Whinny (n/v)
• Whicker (n/v)

Related Phrases

• To give a neigh: To produce a neigh sound.
  • The mare gave a loud neigh to warn the others.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the characteristic sounds made by a horse

Verb

1. make a characteristic sound, of a horse

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nicker
• whicker
• whinny