Looking for the meaning of the word NODS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NODS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nod
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a verb): perhaps of Low German origin; compare with Middle High German notten ‘move about, shake’. The noun dates from the mid 16th century
nɒd
lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
Short Definition:lower and raise head briefly
Examples:- he looked around for support and everyone nodded
- she nodded her head in agreement
let one's head fall forward when drowsy or asleep
Short Definition:let head fall forward drowsily
Examples:- Anna nodded over her book
head (the ball) without great force
Short Definition:head ball
Examples:- Henry nodded the ball over the line
Word: Nod
Speech Type: Noun
nɒd
an act of nodding the head
Short Definition:act of nodding
Examples:- at a nod from his father he left the room
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 6
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 5
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 5
