nod
Translation
to nod, a nod
Examples
She nodded her head in agreement.
She nodded her head in agreement.
He gave me a nod from across the room.
He gave me a nod from across the room.
The flowers nodded in the breeze.
The flowers nodded in the breeze.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) nods She nodded in agreement.
to give a nod He gave a nod of approval.
Similar Words
Verb Synonyms: agree, assent; Noun Synonyms: gesture, signal
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly related to a Germanic root word for 'to shake'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your head moving up and down, as if the motion itself is making a 'nod' sound.