nod
//nɒd//
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.
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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.