Nod
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Nod ( verb )
- Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
- 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:
- He nodded to acknowledge my presence.
- She nodded her head to indicate agreement.
- He nodded his head in understanding.
- He nodded off during the meeting.
- She nodded at the waiter to signal that she was ready to order.
(As a noun)
Nod ( noun )
- A slight, brief downward or forward movement of the head, as in assent, greeting, or understanding.
- A gesture made by nodding the head.
Origin:
Old english hnagan, of germanic origin; related to dutch knikken and german nicken.
Examples:
- He gave me a nod of approval.
- She gave him a nod to indicate that she was ready to leave.
- The nod of his head was enough to indicate his agreement.
- He gave her a nod and a smile.
- A nod of the head can mean different things in different cultures.