hover

Meanings

• verb

  To move or remain suspended in the air, typically by means of wings or a lifting gas.

  - "The helicopter hovered above the building."
  - "The dragonfly hovers over the water's surface."

• verb

  To remain in a state of uncertainty or anticipation.

  - "The students hovered around their teacher, waiting for answers."
  - "The job applicant hovered outside the interview room, trying to compose himself."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhʌ.vɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hover
over , cover , quiver , sever , lever

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Variants

List of all variants of hover that leads to same result
hover , hovered , hoverer , hoverers , hovering , hovers

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Etymology

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Old English hofian, from hof 'height'; related to heofon 'heaven'.

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Trivia

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1. The verb 'hover' comes from the Old English word 'hofian', which means 'to lift up'.

2. The longest hover recorded by a helicopter was 3 hours and 15 minutes.

3. The dragonfly is the only insect that can hover in mid-air for long periods of time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Helicopter: A type of aircraft that can hover and take off and land vertically.

2. Dragonfly: An insect that hovers over water with its wings.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hover' is often used metaphorically to describe a state of uncertainty or hesitation. In art, it can refer to the technique of painting small details with a brush held close to the canvas.

How to Memorize "hover"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a helicopter hovering above a building or a dragonfly hovering over a pond.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hover' with the idea of staying still in the air or remaining uncertain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hover Over Helicopter' to remember the meaning of 'hover' as 'to move or remain suspended in the air'.

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