hover — To remain suspended in air or stay in one place, or to linger uncertainly in a situation without making a definitive move.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To remain suspended in air or stay in one place, or to linger uncertainly in a situation without making a definitive move.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌvər/
Example Sentences
- My mom hovers over me like a helicopter parent whenever I cook ramen.
- The hummingbird hovered near the flower for several seconds.
- He hovered awkwardly by the buffet table, trying to decide what to eat.
hover
VERB[/ˈhʌvər/]
To remain suspended in air or stay in one place, or to linger uncertainly in a situation without making a definitive move.
To remain suspended in air or stay in one place, or to linger uncertainly in a situation without making a definitive move.
She hovers above while her lover provides cover!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'hoveren', possibly related to Old Norse 'hofa' meaning 'to sway' or 'to rock back and forth'.
Breakdown
hov- (to sway/rock) + -er (frequentative suffix indicating repeated action)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom hovers over me like a helicopter parent whenever I cook ramen.”
“The hummingbird hovered near the flower for several seconds.”
“He hovered awkwardly by the buffet table, trying to decide what to eat.”
“The stock price has been hovering around $50 for weeks.”
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