On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Nodded. Discover the meaning, how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Nodded meaning
simple past and past participle of nod
Using Nodded
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of nod
- In the example corpus, nodded often appears in combinations such as: nodded in, he nodded, nodded and.
Context around Nodded
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 12 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Nodded
- In this selection, "nodded" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, dmx, supporters, harry, off, implying and repeated stand out and add context to how "nodded" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and duffy nodded it back and as he nodded to his. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "nodded" sits close to words such as abel, adjective and arvind, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with nodded
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He nodded as he was jailed for 18 months. (9 words)
After he finished checking out, he nodded a sincere thanks. (10 words)
I was in such a state that I just nodded. (10 words)
It took just 24 seconds after the re-start for the Matildas to extend their lead as Fowler’s cross was nodded into the net by Kerr from a few yards out to complete a special hat-trick — her fourth in the green and gold - in front of her home crowd. (51 words)
In a slightly confusing exchange Takashii then clarified, ‘Like, with their boss?’ and the woman nodded – implying it would be okay for her partner to pay for a prostitute if it was in the context of a work environment. (39 words)
In the trenches, several infantrymen had nodded at the dark-brown walls surrounding us, which were marbled with pale, healthy roots, and asked me if the soil in the United States was as rich and arable as theirs. (38 words)
Example sentences (20)
They nodded to the old reactionaries like Dilettante Eye by proposing scrapping Green taxes but nodded to the Greens by stating we will support Organic Farms and Protect the Greenbelt.
As “Slippin'” played in the packed courtroom, DMX nodded his head slightly to the beat while some of his supporters nodded more enthusiastically.
After he finished checking out, he nodded a sincere thanks.
As reported by Sky News, Harry "nodded at points" whilst he "diligently made notes in a black leather notepad".
But despite Ross’s outrage the British Government, seemingly unconcerned by such an ‘anti-British’ move, nodded the change through and the brass plaques of Londonderry City Council were unscrewed and put away.
But referee Nick Clancy disallowed the goal as he had blown his whistle to award Kilmarnock a penalty after Josh Reid pulled Findlay's shirt before he nodded the ball into the net.
Charles was moved as he nodded to his son, and said 'amen' and 'thank you William'.
Derry added a fourth on 69 minutes when McMullan crossed from the right and Duffy nodded it back across goal towards Brandon Kavanagh who guided it into the net from six yards with his head.
He also nodded and smiled to guests as he walked down the nave of the abbey.
He must have nodded off, standing, with his M16 slung crookedly over his shoulder.
He nodded as he was jailed for 18 months.
In a slightly confusing exchange Takashii then clarified, ‘Like, with their boss?’ and the woman nodded – implying it would be okay for her partner to pay for a prostitute if it was in the context of a work environment.
In his victory speech Tuesday night, Johnson nodded to his conflicts with Wallace over crime and policing.
In the trenches, several infantrymen had nodded at the dark-brown walls surrounding us, which were marbled with pale, healthy roots, and asked me if the soil in the United States was as rich and arable as theirs.
It took just 24 seconds after the re-start for the Matildas to extend their lead as Fowler’s cross was nodded into the net by Kerr from a few yards out to complete a special hat-trick — her fourth in the green and gold - in front of her home crowd.
I was in such a state that I just nodded.
Lutonadio Maria Manuel, sitting next to him, frowned and nodded in agreement.
McCullam, who followed the hearing from prison by video-link, simply nodded when told his sentence would not change.
Mr Carey, holding the book of evidence, nodded and quietly said "yes" and "I do" when asked if he understood.
Mr. Governor regularly smiled at such insinuations and nodded repeated as if in agreement while he listened intently to all the pros and cons.
Common combinations with nodded
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- nodded in 30×
- he nodded 21×
- nodded and 20×
- and nodded 17×
- nodded to 15×
- nodded home 12×
- was nodded 11×
- nodded at 10×
- nodded his 8×
- nodded the 8×