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communicate vs nod

nod vs communicate

communicate is not a noun while nod is a noun.

communicate and nod both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
communicate No No Yes No
nod Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nod is a hyponym of communicate; that is, nod is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than communicate:
  • communicate: transmit thoughts or feelings
  • nod: lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
communicate (noun) nod (noun)
the act of nodding the head
a sign of assent or salutation or command
communicate (verb) nod (verb)
transmit thoughts or feelings be almost asleep
transmit information let the head fall forward through drowsiness
be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
receive Communion, in the Catholic church express or signify by nodding
administer Communion; in church sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion
join or connect
transfer to another
Difference between communicate and nod

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