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Nod: meaning, definitions and examples

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nod

 

[ nษ’d ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

communication

A gesture of the head or hand indicating agreement, approval, or acknowledgment.

Synonyms

gesture, sign, signal.

Examples of usage

  • He gave a nod of approval.
  • She greeted him with a nod.
Context #2 | Verb

acknowledgment

To lower and raise one's head slightly, especially in greeting, agreement, or acknowledgment.

Synonyms

acknowledge, agree, approve.

Examples of usage

  • He nodded in agreement.
  • She nodded to acknowledge his presence.

Translations

Translations of the word "nod" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรณdulo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคเค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะทะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™zeล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตใณ็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nล“ud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผฤŸรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋“ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vozel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรบtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒซแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผyรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nudo

Etymology

The word 'nod' originated from Middle English 'nodden', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The gesture of nodding is a universal form of communication, signifying agreement, approval, or acknowledgment.

See also: node, nodule.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,440 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.