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nodded

/ˈnɒdɪd/ /ˈnɑdɪd/

Meanings
verb
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

Examples :

"When the teacher asked if everyone understood the instructions, Sarah nodded to show she did. "
communication body action

Related Words

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration momentarily

momentarily adverb

/ˈməʊmɛntɛɹɪlɪi/

(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.

"The teacher will be momentarily out of the room. "

Illustration goalkeeper

goalkeeper noun

/ˌɡoʊlˈkiːpər/ /ˌɡoʊlˌkiːpər/

A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

"The goalkeeper saved the team from losing the game by making a crucial stop. "

Illustration inattentive

inattentive adjective

/ˌɪn.ə.ˈtɛn.tɪv/

Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.

"He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams."

Illustration gradually

gradually adverb

/ˈɡɹædʒuəli/

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

Illustration suspicious

suspicious adjective

/səˈspɪ.ʃəs/

Arousing suspicion.

"His suspicious behaviour brought him to the attention of the police."

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration downwards

downwards adverb

/ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/

Towards a lower place; towards what is below.

"Gravity pulls everything downwards."

Illustration exhausted

exhausted verb

/ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration agreement

agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "