nodded
nodded — noun
1. a quick downward and upward motion of the head, used as a silent way of showing
a quick downward and upward motion of the head, used as a silent way of showing agreement, greeting someone, giving permission, or indicating that you have understood something
A quick nod from Manuela told us she was ready to leave.
collocation: a nod from [someone] — the source of the signal
The waiter greeted them with a polite nod and showed them to their table.
collocation: polite nod / friendly nod
Her nod of approval was the only encouragement Folake needed to continue.
Sivan gave a slight nod to show she had heard the instructions.
- head shake
opposite gesture meaning no or disapproval
文法句型
a nod (from someone)
a nod of [approval/agreement/thanks]
give a nod
常見錯誤
nodded — verb
- noddedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- noddeds3rd person singular
- noddeding-ing form
- noddededpast simple
1. to briefly dip your head forward and lift it back up, as a silent way of saying
to briefly dip your head forward and lift it back up, as a silent way of saying yes, greeting someone, showing approval, or giving a signal; also, to let your head fall forward when you are very tired and almost asleep
Matthew nodded when the teacher asked if he understood the question.
nod + when-clause showing agreement in response
Eve nodded politely as the new neighbor introduced himself at the party.
adverb: nod politely — manner of the gesture
The old man nodded off in his chair during the afternoon film.
Nkechi nodded to let the group know she agreed with the plan.
Greta nodded slowly on the train, her eyes half-closed, fighting off sleep.
- bow
bend forward at the waist; more formal or respectful, not used for agreement
- signal
communicate using any body part or object; broader meaning
- dip (one's head)
a smaller, less deliberate movement; less common for greeting
- shake (one's head)
move head side to side to mean no or disapproval
文法句型
nod at/to [someone]
nod + to-infinitive (nod to show)
nod + that-clause (nodded that...)
nod off (phrasal verb — fall asleep)
用法筆記
Commonly used with manner adverbs (politely, briefly, eagerly, slowly) to describe how the gesture is performed. The involuntary sense — nodding from drowsiness — appears most often in the phrasal verb 'nod off' or in phrases like 'nodding with sleep.' Distinguish from 'shake one's head,' which signals disagreement.