hover

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/
/ˈhʌ.vɚ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of hovering

2 Definition

A cover; a shelter; a protection.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To float in the air.

Example Sentences
  • The hummingbird hovered by the plant.
2 Definition

To linger or hang in one place, especially in an uncertain manner.

Example Sentences
  • His pen hovered above the paper.
3 Definition

To waver, or be uncertain.

Example Sentences
  • Filling in the voting form, I hovered between Labour and Liberal Democrat.
4 Definition

To place the cursor over a hyperlink or icon without clicking.

Example Sentences
  • A tooltip appears when you hover over this link.