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How to pronounce “nod

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Pronunciation guide for nod

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of nod with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Broadway's The WizThere are so many ways that we nod
Definition summary
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

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How to pronounce nod

Broadway's The Wiz

There are so many ways that we nod

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “nod

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
  • (ambitransitive) To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
  • (ambitransitive) To sway, move up and down.
  • (intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.
  • (transitive) To signify by a nod.
  • (intransitive) To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
  • (transitive, intransitive, soccer) To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
  • (intransitive, figuratively) To allude to something.
  • (intransitive, slang) To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
  • [Noun]
  • An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
  • A reference or allusion to something.
  • A nomination.
  • (figurative) Approval.
  • A state of half-consciousness; stupor.

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