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nodded

/ˈnɒdɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To move the head up and down as a sign of agreement or acknowledgement.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnɑdɪd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with nodded
mowed , owed , showed , bowed
Variants
List of all variants of nodded that leads to same result
nod , nodded , nodder , nodders , nodding , nods , nod off , nodded off , nodding off , nods off
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to bend the head in a nod' or 'to bow the head'. Derived from Old English 'noddan' or 'noddan' meaning 'to nod' or 'to bend'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that in some cultures, a nod is considered a more respectful gesture than a handshake?

  2. In ancient Rome, a nod was used as a secret signal between gladiators in the arena.

  3. The word 'nod' is also used to describe the top of a tree or other tall object.


Related Concepts
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  1. Head nod: A gesture of acknowledgement or agreement made by nodding the head.

  2. Bobbing head: A series of quick nods, often used to indicate eager agreement or excitement.


Culture
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In many cultures, a nod is a sign of respect, agreement, or acknowledgement. In some contexts, a nod can also indicate deception or disdain. In literature, the nod is often used as a symbol of acknowledgement or understanding.

How to Memorize "nodded"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself nodding your head up and down to indicate agreement or acknowledgement.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nodded' with the image of a person nodding their head.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Nods mean agreement' to remember the meaning of the word.


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