1. past tense of nod; moved the head up and down, typically to show agreement or acknowledgment
2. past tense of nod; briefly fell asleep or dozed off
Usage: often used with ‘off’
3. past tense of nod; moved or swayed gently back and forth
Usage: often describing plants or objects

Examples

• She nodded when I asked if she understood.
• He nodded his approval during the presentation.
• The student nodded off during the long lecture.
• I nodded to my neighbor as I walked by.
• The flowers nodded in the gentle breeze.
• She nodded her head yes to the question.
• The old man nodded sleepily in his chair.