Nod: meaning, definitions and examples

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nod

[ nɒd ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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:

🇵🇹 nódulo

🇮🇳 गाँठ

🇩🇪 Knoten

🇮🇩 simpul

🇺🇦 вузол

🇵🇱 węzeł

🇯🇵 結び目

🇫🇷 nœud

🇪🇸 nudo

🇹🇷 düğüm

🇰🇷 매듭

🇸🇦 عقدة

🇨🇿 uzel

🇸🇰 uzol

🇨🇳 结

🇸🇮 vozel

🇮🇸 hnútur

🇰🇿 түйін

🇬🇪 კვანძი

🇦🇿 düyün

🇲🇽 nudo

Word origin

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.