hover
word
Definition
To stay in one place in the air, often by moving wings or with the help of technology; also, to remain in one position or nearby without moving far away.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for insects, birds, helicopters, or drones. In technology, 'hover' can also mean holding the mouse pointer over something on a screen. Not typically used for humans except metaphorically (e.g., 'hover over someone').
Spanish: flotar - sobrevolar - quedarse suspendidoPortuguese (BR): pairar - flutuar - ficar suspensoPortuguese (PT): pairar - flutuar - ficar suspensoChinese (Simplified): 悬停 - 盘旋Chinese (Traditional): 懸停 - 盤旋Hindi: मंडराना - ऊपर ठहरनाArabic: يحوم - يظل معلقاًBengali: ভাসা - মেঘে থাকা (পাখি/হেলিকপ্টার/ড্রোনের জন্য) - ঘোরাঘুরি করা (কাছাকাছি অবস্থান)Russian: парить - зависатьJapanese: ホバリングする - 浮かぶVietnamese: lơ lửng - bay lượnKorean: 맴돌다 - 떠 있다Turkish: havada durmak - etrafında dolaşmakUrdu: منڈلانا - منڈلانا (کمپیوٹر پر ماؤس کے لیے)Indonesian: melayang - menggantung
Example Sentences
The helicopter hovered above the building.
basic
Bees hover over flowers to collect nectar.
basic
Move the mouse to hover over the button.
basic
I saw a drone hovering outside my window last night.
natural
My mom used to hover over me while I did my homework.
natural
A strange feeling seemed to hover in the room after the argument.
natural