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to hover
verbgeneral usecommon/pɐj.ˈɾaɾ/pai·rar
Definition
1To remain in the air without apparent movement; to float in the air.
Usage examples
“A scent of flowers hovered in the room for a few minutes.”
“The helicopter hovered over the accident site to assess the damage.”
Common combinations
to hover in the airto hover overto let hover
Idiomatic expressions
- to hang in the air (to be present in an intangible way, like a feeling or doubt)