Nodding
Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
Nodding (verb)
- moving your head up and down to show agreement or understanding
- moving your head forward and back when you are sleepy
Examples
- She was nodding in agreement during the meeting.
- He kept nodding to show he understood the instructions.
Common collocations: nodding in agreement, nodding vigorously, nodding off, nodding sleepily, nodding flowers
Nodding (adjective)
- leaning or bending forward slightly, often due to weight or age
Examples
- The nodding flowers swayed in the breeze.
- Nodding branches hung low over the path.