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nod
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- pronunciation:
- nad
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- nod off
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
nods, nodding, nodded |
| definition 1: |
to move the head up and down as an indication of assent, greeting, or approval.
- similar words:
- acquiesce, agree, approve, assent, bow, gesture
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| definition 2: |
to drop the head in sleep for a very brief time (often fol. by "off").
When he nodded in class, his friend poked him.- similar words:
- doze off, drop off, drowse, nap
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| definition 3: |
to be careless through inattention.
- similar words:
- blunder, falter, slip, trip
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| related words: |
beckon, choose, droop, motion, salute, sign, signal |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
nods, nodding, nodded |
| definition 1: |
to move (the head) up and down as an indication of assent, greeting, or approval.
- similar words:
- bow, dip, incline
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| definition 2: |
to express or indicate by lowering and raising the head.
She nodded her approval.- similar words:
- bow, express, indicate, signal
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a nodding gesture, as in approval or the like.
- similar words:
- cue, inclination, indication
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| definition 2: |
a very brief nap.
- synonyms:
- catnap, doze, nap
- similar words:
- sleep
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| related words: |
bow, motion |
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| phrase: |
nod off |
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