October 2, 2026

hover

/ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/verb

To stay floating or hanging in one spot in the air.

Example sentences

“A helicopter hovered above the stadium.”
“The bee hovered over the flower before landing.”

Also used of people lingering nervously nearby ('he hovered by the door') and of values staying near a level ('prices hovered around 100').

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humaneShowing kindness and compassion, and causing as little suffering as possible.householdAll the people who live together in one home, considered as a single unit.humbleNot boastful; having a modest opinion of your own importance.hotelA business, usually a large building and often part of a chain, where travelers pay to sleep and receive services such as meals.