Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hover
verb
/ˈhʌvər/
Definition
To remain in one place in the air without moving in any direction.
Examples
- The helicopter began to hover above the landing zone.
- She watched as the hummingbird hovered over the flowers.
- The child loves to hover around his mother while she cooks.
Meaning
To rest or linger in a particular position, often in the air, without making any significant movement.
Synonyms
- loiter
- linger
- drift
- remain
- fly
