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to hover

verbgeneral usecommon/pɐj.ˈɾaɾ/pai·rar

Definition

1

To 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)