hover
Translation
to hover, to linger
Examples
A helicopter hovered over the building.
A helicopter hovered over the building.
He hovered near the door, waiting.
He hovered near the door, waiting.
Hover the mouse over the link.
Hover the mouse over the link.
Grammar Patterns
((over/above sth.)) to stay in one place in the air A helicopter hovered over the city.
((near/around sb./sth.)) to wait somewhere, especially near sb. He hovered near the entrance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: float, linger, hang
Etymology
From Middle English 'hoven', meaning 'to wait, linger'. It evokes the image of waiting in the air.
Memory Tips
Imagine a hummingbird hovering over a flower, staying in one spot in the air by flapping its wings.