He nodded strongly. vs He strongly nodded.

Both phrases are correct and convey a similar meaning. The adverb 'strongly' can be placed before or after the verb 'nodded' in this context without changing the overall meaning.

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He nodded strongly.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe how someone nodded with emphasis or conviction. The adverb 'strongly' modifies the action of nodding.

Examples:

He nodded strongly to show his agreement.
She nodded strongly to indicate her approval.
They nodded strongly in response to the speaker's words.

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I just waved, and he nodded his head.
He nodded and I looked into his eyes.
I mentioned that to Miguel, and he nodded.
I just waved, and he nodded his head.
He nodded, smiled, and then escaped through the back yard.
You think he nodded his head.
I asked him if he recognized me, and he nodded.
He nodded to the other man who was there to kill Andrew.
H-he mentioned bakersfield. I said I'd seen it on the news, and he nodded.
So, he nodded at the trunk and said get in.
When he nodded off, you shot him up again.
When he saw the red-hot iron he nodded to everything.
He nodded to me, we turned around, we walked off.
Now notice, he nodded there, he was giving me some indication he was understanding the flow of communication.
He nodded and said, "It's there."
For he nodded his head And kissed his hand And he whistled an air, did he
The EU has already reacted strongly.
Each actor publishing statistics also promotes them strongly.
...that people rejected water privatization very strongly.
Within that, financial, computer and information services are growing particularly strongly.

Alternatives:

he strongly nodded.
he nodded firmly.
he nodded decisively.
he nodded vigorously.
he nodded emphatically.

He strongly nodded.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to describe how someone nodded with emphasis or conviction. Placing the adverb 'strongly' after the verb 'nodded' is another valid way to convey the same meaning.

Examples:

He strongly nodded in agreement.
She strongly nodded to show her understanding.
They strongly nodded to express their support.

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I mentioned that to Miguel, and he nodded.
Yes, I saw where she nodded.
I asked him if he recognized me, and he nodded.
Wong looked at him and the guy just nodded.
H-he mentioned bakersfield. I said I'd seen it on the news, and he nodded.
No, you said to take it slow, and we all nodded.
In addition, he strongly supported a ban on cosmetic operations for under 18s.
He strongly emphasised the value of dialogue.
He strongly criticised those who argued that a mainly Muslim state could never be part of a Christian Europe.
He emphasised, however, that he strongly believed the way forward was through recognising the EU as a union based on nations and peoples or citizens.
He strongly criticised the services directive as well as the impending decision to open negotiations with Turkey.
He strongly believed in what Channing was doing, and wanted to fund us.
He strongly implied that you two mated.
He strongly encourages the European Commission to establish a public and transparent dialogue on ACTA.
We were walking through the plaza and we passed each other and we just nodded.
Mr Cushnahan also stated that he strongly supported the transatlantic partnership.
The President stated that he strongly supported the Lisbon objectives, the draft Constitution and the Commission's Wider Europe Strategy.
The prince apologizes for not coming himself and hopes you'll accept because he strongly desires to meet you.
He has advocated the use of children in terrorist attacks and described civilian contractors in Iraq as legitimate targets of Jihadists, whom he strongly supports.
He strongly criticised the services directive as well as the impending decision to open negotiations with Turkey.

Alternatives:

he nodded strongly.
he nodded firmly.
he nodded decisively.
he nodded vigorously.
he nodded emphatically.

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He nodded strongly. vs He strongly nodded.