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Nodded: meaning, definitions and examples

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nodded

 

[ nɒdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

body movement

Nodded is the past tense of 'nod,' which refers to the action of tilting the head slightly downward and then raising it back up as a form of acknowledgment or agreement. It is commonly used in communication to indicate understanding, affirmation, or greeting without the use of words. Nodding can also convey empathy or support in various social situations. This nonverbal gesture is universally recognized and often depends on cultural context for its meaning.

Synonyms

acknowledged, bowed, tilted

Examples of usage

  • She nodded in agreement during the meeting.
  • The teacher nodded to signal that it was time to start.
  • He nodded at her across the room.
  • They both nodded their heads in understanding.
  • The audience nodded along with the speaker.

Translations

Translations of the word "nodded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acenou

🇮🇳 नोड किया

🇩🇪 nickte

🇮🇩 mengangguk

🇺🇦 кивнув

🇵🇱 kiwnął

🇯🇵 うなずいた

🇫🇷 hoché la tête

🇪🇸 asintió

🇹🇷 başını salladı

🇰🇷 끄덕였다

🇸🇦 أومأ برأسه

🇨🇿 kývl

🇸🇰 kývol

🇨🇳 点头了

🇸🇮 pokimal

🇮🇸 nikkir

🇰🇿 басты изеді

🇬🇪 ქვედა

🇦🇿 başını tərpətdi

🇲🇽 asintió

Etymology

The word 'nod' can be traced back to Old English 'hnodian,' meaning 'to bow down' or 'to bend the head.' This origin reflects the physical action of the gesture itself. The evolution of the term has seen it retained in Middle English as 'noden.' Historically, nodding has been significant in social interaction, serving as a nonverbal form of communication across various cultures. Over time, nodding became recognized as a universal sign for affirmation and recognition, symbolizing agreement or understanding without the need for verbal communication. Its simplicity and effectiveness have ensured its continued use in modern language, both in physical gestures and as a term in English vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,334, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.