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nod
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- pronunciation:
- nad
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
nods, nodding, nodded |
| definition 1: |
to move the head up and down as to show greeting or approval.
She nodded and said hello.When the boy asked if he could go, his mother nodded.
- similar words:
- agree, approve, assent, bow, gesture
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| definition 2: |
to drop the head in sleep for a short time.
When he nodded in class, his friend poked him.- similar words:
- doze off, drop off, nap
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| definition 3: |
to express by lowering and raising the head.
She nodded her agreement.- similar words:
- express, indicate, signal
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| related words: |
beckon, sign, signal |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an up and down movement of the head.
The teacher gave Hannah a nod when it was her turn to answer.- similar words:
- cue, indication
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| related words: |
bow |
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