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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 »

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