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Definition nod in American English

nod verb

verb
/nɑd/

▪ approvingly, gravely, grimly, sagely, slowly, sympathetically, thoughtfully, vigorously

1

to move your head first downward and then upward, to answer "Yes" to a question or to show that you agree, approve, or understand

Example

I expected an argument, but she just nodded and went out.

Example

The manager nodded his understanding.

Example

Alison smiled and nodded in agreement.

Example

Luke was nodding his head thoughtfully.

2

to move your head once in a particular direction, for example to make someone look at something or to give someone a signal to do something

Example

"They're having fun," she said, nodding toward the kids on the beach.

Example

She nodded at the waiter for him to bring in the bill.

Example

I nodded to my friend and she rang the bell.

3

to move your head downward and upward as a way of saying hello, goodbye, thank you, etc.

Example

Mel nodded her thanks to Adam.

Example

The man smiled shyly and nodded at her.

4

if a plant or other long object nods, its top part moves slightly forward several times

Example

The ears of corn nodded gently in the breeze.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
Definition nod in American English