nod

//nɒd//
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Verb

nodInfinitive
nodPresent tense
noddedPast tense
noddedPast participle
noddingPresent participle
nodsThird-person singular
1

to move your head down and up again quickly, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting

She nodded in agreement.

2

to let your head fall forward when you are falling asleep while sitting

He was nodding in his chair during the boring lecture.

3

to move something, especially your head, up and down or forward and back

He nodded his head in agreement.

Noun

nodSingular
nodsPlural
1

an act of moving your head down and up again quickly, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting

She gave a nod to show she agreed.

2

a sign or signal of approval or permission

She gave me a nod to go ahead with the plan.