Nods Meaning in English
word · lemma: nod
ˈnɑdz
NAHDZ
nˈɒdz
NODZ
Definition
'Nods' is the third person singular or plural form of 'nod', meaning to move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations: 'nods in agreement', 'nods off' (falls asleep). Do not confuse 'nods' (head motion) with 'knocks' (sound/action of striking). 'He nods' (present), 'He nodded' (past), 'She nods politely' (manner).
Spanish: asiente - cabeceaPortuguese (BR): assente - acena com a cabeçaPortuguese (PT): acena com a cabeça - assenteChinese (Simplified): 点头Chinese (Traditional): 點頭Hindi: सिर हिलानाArabic: يومئ برأسهBengali: মাথা নাড়েRussian: киваетJapanese: うなずくVietnamese: gật đầuKorean: 고개를 끄덕인다Turkish: başını sallarUrdu: سر ہلاتا ہےIndonesian: mengangguk
Example Sentences
She nods to say yes.
basic
The teacher nods when she understands.
basic
He nods at his friend to say hello.
basic
She just nods instead of speaking.
natural
Everyone in the meeting nods in agreement.
natural
He sits quietly and just nods off during class.
natural