nodded (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /nɑː.dɪd/
Definition
To move your head up and down, usually to say yes, to agree, or to greet someone.
Examples
She nodded in agreement with his proposal.
He nodded to the guard as he passed through the gate.
The baby nodded off to sleep during the story.
How to Use nodded
- nod off (phrasal verb)
- To fall asleep, especially for a short time. — "He nodded off while reading his book."
- nod in agreement (prepositional phrase)
- To move your head up and down to show you agree with someone. — "She nodded in agreement with his suggestion."
- nod in approval (prepositional phrase)
- To move your head up and down to show you approve of something. — "The teacher nodded in approval of the student's work."
- nod hello (collocation)
- To greet someone by nodding your head. — "He nodded hello to his neighbor across the street."
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