neigh- root words — words with the neigh- root

The root neigh- comes from Old English neah, meaning near. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including neighbor, neighborhood, neighbors. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the neigh- root

Explore words with neigh- — words containing the neigh- root and sharing its sense of "near". Examples include neighbor, neighborhood, neighbors. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does neigh- mean?

The neigh- root means near, from Old English neah. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.