Nod Very Common

Nod has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

a sign of assent or salutation or command

"When the teacher asked if everyone understood the instructions, she received an enthusiastic nod from every student in the class."

nod

the act of nodding the head

"She nodded her head to signal that she was ready to begin the presentation."

nod

An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.

"After the appellate court denied his claim for disability compensation, he was required to file a NOD within thirty days to preserve his right to appeal further."

Initialism of notice Of disagreement; filed by an appellant in response to a denial of veteran's benefits in United States law.

Verb

express or signify by nodding

"He nodded his approval"

nod

lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

"The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"

nod

let the head fall forward through drowsiness

"The old man was nodding in his chair"

nod

sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion

"the flowers were nodding in the breeze"

nod

be almost asleep

"The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"

nod

To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

"She nodded vigorously when I suggested we try that new restaurant for dinner."

Example Sentences

"He nodded his approval" verb

"The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer" verb

"The old man was nodding in his chair" verb

"the flowers were nodding in the breeze" verb

"The old man sat nodding by the fireplace" verb