| VERB | communication | nod | express or signify by nodding |
|---|---|---|---|
| communication | nod | lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation | |
| body | nod | let the head fall forward through drowsiness | |
| motion | nod | sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion | |
| body | nod | be almost asleep | |
| NOUN | communication | nod | a sign of assent or salutation / salutation or command |
| act | nod | the act of nodding the head |
| Sounds | naa'd | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | arthropod ... wad: 38 rhymes with aad... | |
| Meaning | A sign of assent or salutation / salutation or command. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | gesture, motion | The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals |
| Spanish | inclinación de cabeza | |
| Verbs | nod | express or signify by nodding |
| Meaning | The act of nodding the head. | |
|---|---|---|
| Narrower | nutation | uncontrolled nodding |
| Broader | inclination, inclining | The act of inclining |
| Catalan | inclinació | |
| Verbs | nod | let the head fall forward through drowsiness |
| nod | lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation | |
| Meaning | Express or signify by nodding. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something | |
| Example | "He nodded his approval" | |
| Broader | gesticulate, gesture, motion | show, express or direct through movement |
| Spanish | asentir | |
| Catalan | assentir, cabotejar | |
| Nouns | nod | a sign of assent or salutation / salutation or command |
| Meaning | lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s to somebody | |
| Example | "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer" | |
| Broader | communicate, intercommunicate | transmit thoughts or feelings |
| Spanish | asentir con la cabeza | |
| Catalan | assentir, fer que sí amb el cap | |
| Nouns | nod | the act of nodding the head |
| Meaning | Let the head fall forward through drowsiness. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Something ----s; Somebody ----s | |
| Example | "The old man was nodding in his chair" | |
| Spanish | asentir, cabecear | |
| Catalan | assentir | |
| Nouns | nod | the act of nodding the head |
| Meaning | sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP | |
| Example | "the flowers were nodding in the breeze" | |
| Broader | move | Move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion |
| Spanish | ladearse | |
| Catalan | cabotejar, decantar-se, inclinar-se, oscil·lar | |
| Meaning | Be almost asleep. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Something ----s; Somebody ----s | |
| Example | "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace" | |
| Broader | drowse | Be on the verge of sleeping |
| Spanish | cabecear | |
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