Basic Details
Word: Whinny
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: The soft sound that a horse makes, often described as a gentle neigh.
Synonyms: Neigh, whicker
Antonyms: Silence, quiet
Idioms and Phrases
- Whinny in the wind: To express something openly or without fear. Example: "She decided to whinny in the wind about her new ideas during the meeting."
- Whinny like a horse: To complain softly or express annoyance gently. Example: "He began to whinny like a horse when he didn't get his favourite dessert."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The young girl laughed as she listened to the horse whinny in the stable.
Example 2: When the horse saw its owner, it let out a happy whinny, eager for some treats.
Example 3: The sound of the horse's whinny echoed across the fields, calling for its companion.
Fun Fact
Did you know that horses can make a variety of sounds, and a whinny is one of many ways they communicate? Each sound can express different emotions, from happiness to distress!
Famous Quote
"A horse gallops with its lungs, perseveres with its heart, and wins with its character." - Freddy Moon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "whinny" mean?
a) The sound a dog makes
b) The sound a horse makes
c) The sound of thunder
d) The sound of a bird
Answer: b) The sound a horse makes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "whinny"?
a) Bark
b) Neigh
c) Growl
d) Meow
Answer: b) Neigh
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "whinny"?
a) Dine
b) Sweet
c) Silence
d) Jump
Answer: c) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "whinny" correctly?
a) The dog began to whinny when it wanted to go outside.
b) He tried to whinny like a horse to make his friends laugh.
c) The cake will whinny if it is too sweet.
d) She wanted to whinny while reading her favourite book.
Answer: b) He tried to whinny like a horse to make his friends laugh.
5. Which idiom involves the word "whinny"?
a) Whinny in the wind
b) As quiet as a mouse
c) Put all your eggs in one basket
d) No use crying over spilled milk
Answer: a) Whinny in the wind
