Nodding

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑdɪŋ/

Definitions of nodding

verb to move the head up and down as a way of indicating agreement or understanding

Example Sentences

A1 She was nodding her head in agreement.

A2 The teacher caught the student nodding off during class.

B1 The audience was nodding along to the music at the concert.

B2 He was nodding his approval as the project presentation progressed.

C1 The committee members were nodding in understanding as the report was presented.

C2 The CEO was nodding in agreement with the proposed merger plan.

Examples of nodding in a Sentence

formal The professor was nodding in agreement with the student's insightful analysis.

informal She caught her friend nodding off during the boring lecture.

slang I saw him nodding his head to the beat of the music at the concert.

figurative The decision was made with everyone nodding in approval.

Grammatical Forms of nodding

• past tense: nodded
• plural: noddings
• comparative: more nodding
• superlative: most nodding
• present tense: nod
• future tense: will nod
• perfect tense: have nodded
• continuous tense: is nodding
• singular: nodding
• positive degree: nod
• infinitive: to nod
• gerund: nodding
• participle: nodded

Origin and Evolution of nodding

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nodding' originated from the Middle English word 'nodden' which was derived from the Old English word 'hnoddian'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of inclining the head forward and downward as a gesture of agreement or acknowledgment, the word 'nodding' has evolved to also refer to the action of moving something up and down in a similar manner, such as a plant with nodding flowers or a nodding donkey toy.