nod - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

nod

|nod|

🇺🇸

/nɑd/

🇬🇧

/nɒd/

head movement

Etymology

Etymology Information

'nod' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'nodden', where 'nod' meant 'to move the head'.

Historical Evolution

'nodden' transformed into the modern English word 'nod'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move the head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a slight downward bending of the head, as in greeting or assent.

He gave a nod of approval.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding.

She nodded in agreement.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40