what does nod mean?
NOD as NOUN
- Meaning
- the act of nodding the head
Hypernyms(s) nod is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- a sign of assent or salutation or command
Hypernyms(s) nod is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
NOD as VERB
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- The old man sat nodding by the fireplace
Hypernyms(s) nod is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- let the head fall forward through drowsiness
Usage Example(s)
- The old man was nodding in his chair
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
Usage Example(s)
- The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer
Hypernyms(s) nod is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- express or signify by nodding
Usage Example(s)
Hypernyms(s) nod is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- sway gently back and forth, as is in a nodding motion
Usage Example(s)
- the flowers were nodding in the breeze
Hypernyms(s) nod is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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