Noun
1
The act of hovering
"The old oak tree served as a hover for the birds during the storm, shielding them from the wind and rain."
2
A cover; a shelter; a protection.
Verb
1
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
"He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
2
move to and fro
"The shy student lingered in the corner"
3
hang in the air; fly or be suspended above
"The hummingbird hovered just inches from the flower, waiting for it to open."
4
be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity
"The guru claimed that he could levitate"
5
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
"The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
6
To float in the air.
"The hummingbird hovered motionless over the flower while it drank nectar."
Proper Noun
1
A surname.
"The local history club is meeting at the Hover house to discuss the family's legacy in the county."
Example Sentences
"He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
verb
"The shy student lingered in the corner"
verb
"The guru claimed that he could levitate"
verb
"The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)