Nod
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɒd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nod is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
- (ambitransitive) To sway, move up and down.
- (intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
- (transitive) To signify by a nod.
- (intransitive) To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
- (transitive, intransitive, soccer) To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To allude to something.
Example Sentences
Even Homer nods.
They nodded their assent.
By every wind that nods the mountain pine.
Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper.
Word Forms
- nods
- nodding
- nodded
Synonyms for nod
Depending on context, synonyms include nutation, sway.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sway, nutation, wink, blink, doze, drowse.
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