hovering
word · lemma: hover
/ˈhəvɝɪŋ/
/hˈɒvəɹɪŋ/
Definition
Staying in one place in the air, especially by moving wings or engines; can also refer to staying close to something or someone without touching.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for birds, insects, or helicopters ('hovering in the air'). Can also be used metaphorically for someone staying close or waiting nearby ('a parent hovering over their child'). Common collocation: 'hovering over'.
Spanish: flotar - estar suspendidoPortuguese (BR): pairando - flutuandoPortuguese (PT): pairar - flutuarChinese (Simplified): 悬停 - 盘旋Chinese (Traditional): 懸停 - 盤旋Hindi: मंडराना - हवा में ठहरनाArabic: يحوم - يطفوBengali: ভাসমান - পাশে ঘোরাঘুরি করাRussian: парящий - зависающийJapanese: ホバリングする - うろうろするVietnamese: lơ lửng - lảng vảngKorean: 공중에 떠 있는 - 맴도는Turkish: havada süzülen - etrafta dolaşanUrdu: معلق (ہوا میں) - منڈلاناIndonesian: melayang - mengelilingi
Example Sentences
The dragonfly is hovering over the water.
basic
The helicopter is hovering above the field.
basic
A small bird was hovering near the window.
basic
Why are you hovering around me? Do you need something?
natural
The smell of food had everyone hovering by the kitchen door.
natural
She kept hovering over my shoulder as I worked.
natural