Meaning of hover in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhəvər/

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1. Verb

   hover

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from archaic hove ‘hover, linger’, of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. be undecided about something

   Examples

   • « waver between conflicting positions or courses of action »
   • « He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement »
2. 2. move to and fro

   Examples

   • « The shy student lingered in the corner »
3. 3. hang in the air

   Examples

   • « fly or be suspended above »
4. 4. be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity

   Examples

   • « The guru claimed that he could levitate »
5. 5. hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

   Examples

   • « The terrible vision brooded over her all day long »