NOD as NOUN

  1. 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)
  2. 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

  1. Meaning
    • be almost asleep
    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
  2. Meaning
    • let the head fall forward through drowsiness
    Usage Example(s)
    • The old man was nodding in his chair
    Derived(s)
  3. 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)
  4. Meaning
    • express or signify by nodding
    Usage Example(s)
    • He nodded his approval
    Hypernyms(s) nod is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. 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