VERB | communication | nod | express or signify by nodding |
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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 | |
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Rhymes | arthropod ... wad: 38 rhymes with aad... |
Meaning | A sign of assent or salutation / salutation or command. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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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