Nod ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Nod ( verb )

1. Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
2. To give a slight, brief downward or forward movement of the head, as in assent, greeting, or understanding.

Origin:

Old english hnagan, of germanic origin; related to dutch knikken and german nicken.

Examples:

1. He nodded to acknowledge my presence.
2. She nodded her head to indicate agreement.
3. He nodded his head in understanding.
4. He nodded off during the meeting.
5. She nodded at the waiter to signal that she was ready to order.

(As a noun)

Nod ( noun )

1. Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
2. To give a slight, brief downward or forward movement of the head, as in assent, greeting, or understanding.

Origin:

Old english hnagan, of germanic origin; related to dutch knikken and german nicken.

Examples:

1. He nodded to acknowledge my presence.
2. She nodded her head to indicate agreement.
3. He nodded his head in understanding.
4. He nodded off during the meeting.
5. She nodded at the waiter to signal that she was ready to order.