Synonyms for nod
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
- v. 1
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
Example sentences
- hint Tom gets angry at the slightest hint of criticism.
- cue Tom got into a bar fight and used a pool cue as a weapon.
- acknowledgement This is a small acknowledgement of your kindness.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| nod | rising | |
| hint | rising | |
| cue | rising | |
| acknowledgement | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- yes1, bow1, cue1
- 4 letters
- hint1, beck1, doze1
- 14 letters
- acknowledgment4
- 15 letters
- acknowledgement4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (acknowledgment4 = 4 syllables).