5 letter words ending in IGH

Neigh Part of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. to make the sound of a horse; whinny (source: Merriam-Webster)
2. to speak in a loud, unpleasant voice that sounds like a horses whinny (source: Cambridge Dictionary)

Pronunciations:

• US: /neɪ/
• UK: /neɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "neigh" originated from the Middle English word "neighen," which means "to neigh." It has been used to describe the sound made by horses since the 14th century. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe the sound of horses.

Synonyms:

• whinny
• bray
• snort
• bleat

Related Words:

• bray
• snort
• bleat
• whine
• moan

Example Sentences:

• The horse neighed loudly and ran across the field.
• The old woman would often neigh like a horse when she laughed.

Parts of Speech

Weigh is a verb.

Definitions

To weigh means to determine the weight of an object or to have a particular weight. It can also mean to consider something carefully before making a decision.

Pronunciations

• US: /weɪ/
• UK: /weɪ/

Origin and Usage

Weigh comes from the Old English word wegan, meaning "to carry, move, or lift." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Weigh is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of measuring the weight of an object or person. It is also used figuratively to describe the process of considering the pros and cons of a decision.

Synonyms

• measure
• quantify
• assess

Related Words

• scale
• count
• judge
• check
• probe

Example Sentences

• She weighed the package to determine the postage.
• He weighs 200 pounds.
• They will weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

Thigh

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

Pronunciation (US): /θaɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /θʌɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "thigh" originated from the Old English word "thēoh," which means the hip or thigh. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century and is commonly used to refer to the upper leg of a human or animal.

Synonyms: Leg, Limb, Hamstring

Related Words: Knees, Hocks, Ankles, Shins, Calve

Example Sentences:

• He pulled a muscle in his thigh while playing soccer.
• The chickens thigh was juicy and flavorful.
• The shorts she was wearing barely covered her thighs.

anigh

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition: near or close by; approaching

Pronunciation (US): /əˈnaɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /əˈnʌɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "anigh" is an adverb that means "near or close by" or "approaching." It is an archaic word that is rarely used in modern English. It was commonly used in Middle English and Old English, but its usage has declined over time.

Synonyms: close, near, nearby, approaching, impending

Related Words: neigh, night, ahing

Example Sentences:

1. The end of the tunnel was anigh, and they could see the light.
2. As the storm clouds approached, the villagers knew that danger was anigh.
3. He felt a sense of relief when he saw the shore anigh.