5 letter words starting with NEI

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.