nod — to move your head down and then up to show agreement or understanding
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move your head down and then up to show agreement or understanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɑːd/
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked if we understood, and we all nodded like bobblehead dolls.
- He tried to nod confidently during the job interview, but ended up looking like a woodpecker.
- She nodded off during the boring lecture and started dreaming about pizza.
nod
VERB[/nɑːd/]
to move your head down and then up to show agreement or understanding
💡 Concept
to move your head down and then up to show agreement or understanding
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/nɑːd/
🇬🇧 UK/nɒd/
🌳Etymology
Rootnod
🎵Rhyme
godrododdcod
god
rod
odd
cod
🔗Collocations
nod in agreement
nod off
give a nod
nod politely
quick nod
nod approval
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The teacher asked if we understood, and we all nodded like bobblehead dolls.”
😄 Fun example
“He tried to nod confidently during the job interview, but ended up looking like a woodpecker.”
😄 Fun example
“She nodded off during the boring lecture and started dreaming about pizza.”
“The boss gave me a nod of approval for my project.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bowsignalgestureacknowledgeagree
Antonyms
shakerefusedeny
Related
headagreementgreetinggestureapprove
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