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nod vs communicate

communicate vs nod

nod is a noun but communicate is not a noun.

nod and communicate both are verbs.

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