Synonyms:
nod
Meaning: a sign of assent or salutation or command
Synonyms:
nod
Meaning: the act of nodding the head
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
nod
Meaning: express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval"
Synonyms:
nod
Meaning: lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation; "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"
Synonyms:
nod
Meaning: let the head fall forward through drowsiness; "The old man was nodding in his chair"
Usage examples
He met her look with a smile and nod.
"Number two is all right," said Rob, with an approving nod.
Where most people nod she describes a complete circle with her head.
"Gone, so soon?" groaned Bertram, as William passed his plate, with a smiling nod.
Grace gave a quick, involuntary nod and blink, and put her handkerchief to her face.
I used to nod my head and get enthusiastic about these stunts, but it was all soft soap.
She took it with a gracious nod of acknowledgment, and passed it on to those behind her.
It was evident he remembered meeting Mr. Merrick, for he smiled and returned the "nabob's" nod.
She would actually nod her head to herself in complacent pride that she had stood out against them.
He spoke a word of farewell, which Mr. Galloway replied to by a nod, and went into the front office.