nod Synonyms

nod Meaning

Wordnet

nod (n)

a sign of assent or salutation or command

the act of nodding the head

Wordnet

nod (v)

express or signify by nodding

lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

let the head fall forward through drowsiness

sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion

be almost asleep

Webster

nod (v. i.)

To bend or incline the upper part, with a quick motion; as, nodding plumes.

To incline the head with a quick motion; to make a slight bow; to make a motion of assent, of salutation, or of drowsiness, with the head; as, to nod at one.

To be drowsy or dull; to be careless.

Webster

nod (v. t.)

To incline or bend, as the head or top; to make a motion of assent, of salutation, or of drowsiness with; as, to nod the head.

To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation.

To cause to bend.

Webster

nod (n.)

A dropping or bending forward of the upper oart or top of anything.

A quick or slight downward or forward motion of the head, in assent, in familiar salutation, in drowsiness, or in giving a signal, or a command.

nod Sentence Examples

  1. The professor nodded in agreement, indicating his approval of her thesis.
  2. The audience nodded enthusiastically, expressing their appreciation for the speaker's performance.
  3. He nodded briefly, acknowledging her presence without engaging in conversation.
  4. The cat nodded its head, seemingly understanding the instructions given to it.
  5. The CEO gave a slight nod, signaling the start of the meeting.
  6. She nodded rapidly, trying to convey her eagerness to help.
  7. The conductor nodded his baton, cueing the orchestra to begin playing.
  8. The suspect nodded slightly, indicating a reluctant admission of guilt.
  9. The doll's head nodded forward and backward, resembling a child's laughter.
  10. He gave her a firm nod, reassuring her of his support and commitment.

FAQs About the word nod

a sign of assent or salutation or command, the act of nodding the head, express or signify by nodding, lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreem

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disapproval, rejection, rejection, refusal,disapproval, refusal, disapprobation, condemnation, dislike, condemnation

The professor nodded in agreement, indicating his approval of her thesis.

The audience nodded enthusiastically, expressing their appreciation for the speaker's performance.

He nodded briefly, acknowledging her presence without engaging in conversation.

The cat nodded its head, seemingly understanding the instructions given to it.