nod
verb (used without object)
to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
nodded
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past participleof nod.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof nod.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
nodverb (used without object)to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
Example Sentences
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He smiled and nodded in thanks after a supporter in the public gallery shouted "hang in there!"
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
When she pronounced the sentence, Jester, now 6 feet 2, bowed his head, bit his lip and nodded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He nodded to the families of “children who are not coming home, members of a very terrible club that I am a member of myself.”
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Weinberg nodded enthusiastically, more excited about my correct read of the river than the prospect of another fish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
I nodded and ripped the piece of paper three times so I was left with four equally sized pieces.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
