nod

Formsnods, nodding, nodded

Pluralnods

1. 1
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To move your head up and down to show you agree or say yes.

   Like saying yes without using any words.

   She gave a quick smile and started to nod.

   He nodded when the teacher asked if he understood.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A quick up-and-down movement of the head to show you agree or to say hello.

   Like a thumbs-up, but done with your head.

   She gave a small nod to show she agreed.

   A friendly nod from across the room made him feel welcome.

3. 3
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To quickly tip your head down to say hello to someone.

   Like a quick wave hello, but with your head.

   He nodded to the doorman as he walked past.

   I always nod to my neighbor when I see her outside.

   Similarbow

4. 4
   nouncountable

   A small mention or hint that points to something else.

   Like a small hint that points to something else.

   The movie's title is a nod to an old fairy tale.

   Her dress was a nod to fashions from the 1950s.

   Similarallusion, reference, homage, tribute

5. 5
   verbfigurativelyintransitive

   To hint at or point to something without saying it directly.

   Like pointing at something with words instead of your finger.

   Good documentaries often nod to earlier films in the genre.

   Her painting nodded to styles she had studied in Paris.

   Similarallude, refer

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6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To show or answer something by moving your head up and down.

   Like answering a question by moving your head instead of speaking.

   Just nod your approval and we'll begin.

   She nodded her consent to the plan.

   Similarsignal, indicate

7. 7
   verbintransitive

   To slowly start falling asleep, usually while sitting still.

   Like your head slowly dropping when sleep creeps up on you.

   Grandpa began to nod in his armchair after dinner.

   I kept nodding during the long, boring lecture.

   Similardoze, drowse

8. 8
   nounfigurativelycountable

   An official approval that lets a plan move forward.

   Like a green light that tells you to go.

   The project got the nod from the city council.

   She gave her plan the final nod and work began.

   Similarapproval, go-ahead, permission, consent, blessing

   Oppositerefusal, veto

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9. 9
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To move gently up and down, the way something does in the wind.

   Like tree branches bobbing in the wind.

   The flowers nodded in the soft breeze.

   Tall grasses nod whenever the wind picks up.

   Similarsway, bob, bow, dip

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10. 10
    verbtransitive or intransitive

    To hit the ball with your head, as in soccer.

    Like bumping a balloon up with your forehead.

    He nodded the ball past the keeper.

    Defenders nod clear whenever a cross comes in.

    Similarhead

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