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hoverTo 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/

Korean meaning: 맴돌다, 서성거리다, 떠있다

Korean pronunciation: 하-버 (강세: 하)

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.

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💡 Concept

To remain suspended in air or stay in one place, or to linger uncertainly in a situation without making a definitive move.

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hover rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

She hovers above while her lover provides cover!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhʌvər/

🌳Etymology

Roothover

Origin

From Middle English 'hoveren', possibly related to Old Norse 'hofa' meaning 'to sway' or 'to rock back and forth'.

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🎵Rhyme

coverdiscoverrecover

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom hovers over me like a helicopter parent whenever I cook ramen.

The hummingbird hovered near the flower for several seconds.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

floatsuspendlingerhangdrift

Antonyms

settleland