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Meaning of 'nod' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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.
2 . 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.
3 . 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.

Meaning of 'nod' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . nod [ v]
Meaning (1):
- express or signify by nodding
Example in sentence:
  • He nodded his approval
Meaning (2):
- sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion
Example in sentence:
  • the flowers were nodding in the breeze
Meaning (3):
- be almost asleep
Example in sentence:
  • The old man sat nodding by the fireplace
Meaning (4):
- let the head fall forward through drowsiness
Example in sentence:
  • The old man was nodding in his chair
Meaning (5):
- lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
Example in sentence:
  • The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer

Nearby Words:

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