nod
/nɒd/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
2
To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
3
To sway, move up and down.
4
To gradually fall asleep.
5
To signify by a nod.
6
To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
7
To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
8
To allude to something.
9
To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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