Meaning & use
nods
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Moves the head briefly up and down, typically to show agreement, greeting, or acknowledgment.
See it in a sentence
He nods whenever the teacher makes a point he agrees with.
She nods off during long meetings if the room is warm.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'nods off' uses the same verb to describe briefly falling asleep, since a drowsy head drops in a motion similar to a nod.
Words with a similar meaning
agreesacknowledges
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Words with an opposite meaning
shakes
Another way to use it
2. noun
A brief downward movement of the head as a signal.
A quick nod from the referee started the match.
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