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hov·er
 hover
- pronunciation:
- huh
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hovered, hovering, hovers |
| definition 1: |
to stay hanging in the air, often by quick flapping or spinning.
The helicopter hovered overhead.
- similar words:
- drift, float, flutter, hang
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| definition 2: |
to stay very near and watch closely.
He hovers over his children for fear they will get lost.- similar words:
- baby, protect
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| related words: |
dote, fly, poise |
| derivations: |
hoveringly (adv.), hoverer (n.) |
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