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nodding

/ˈnɒdɪŋ/

/ˈnɑdɪŋ/

Translations

noddingnoun

noddings

кивание

His nodding was a sign of agreement.

Его кивание было знаком согласия.

Synonyms

noddinggerund / present participle

/ˈnɒd.ɪŋ/

/ˈnɑːd.ɪŋ/

кивающий

The nodding flowers swayed gently in the breeze.

Кивающие цветы мягко покачивались на ветру.

Synonyms

nodverb

nodding

Gerund

nodded

Past Simple

nodded

Past Participle

nodding

Gerund

/nɒd/

/nɑd/

кивать

She nodded in agreement.

Она кивнула в знак согласия.

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Synonyms

Definitions

noddingnoun

The act of moving one's head up and down, typically to indicate agreement or acknowledgment.

Her nodding was a clear sign that she agreed with the proposal.

A brief, involuntary movement of the head, often associated with drowsiness or sleepiness.

During the long lecture, his nodding became more frequent as he struggled to stay awake.

noddinggerund / present participle

Having a drooping or bending position, often as if in agreement or due to sleepiness.

The nodding flowers swayed gently in the breeze.

Moving up and down with a repeated, slow motion.

The nodding toy dog caught the children's attention.

Of a relationship or familiarity: superficial or limited.

He has only a nodding acquaintance with the subject.

nodverb

To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.

She nodded in agreement when asked if she wanted to join the team.

To move one's head up and down repeatedly, often involuntarily, as a sign of drowsiness or sleepiness.

He began to nod off during the long lecture.

To give a signal or direction by a nod of the head.

The manager nodded towards the door, indicating that it was time to leave.