Definition of the word hover

Definition of the word hover

Pronunciation of vocabulary hover

hoververb
bay lượn
/ˈhɒvə(r)//ˈhʌvər/

Origin of the word hover

The word "hover" originally comes from the Middle English "hovescen" or "hoovescegan," which referred to the action of horses keeping still in one place by "hovering" over the ground with their hooves. The Old English phrase "hofian," which meant "to lift oneself" or "to raise oneself," also contributed to the development of the word. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include various kinds of suspended motion, such as hovering birds or objects being held in mid-air. Today, we use the word "hover" to describe things that seem to float or remain stationary in the air, such as a helicopter or a flying insect.

Vocabulary summary hover

type noun

meaning hovering; hovering

example hen hovers her chicks

meaning hovering, loitering, hanging around

example danger hovered over them

example a smile hovers about (over) her lips

meaning hesitation, uncertainty, indecision; life hanging in the balance

example to hover on the verge of dealth

type journalize

meaning (: about, over) to soar, to hover (birds...); to float (clouds...)

example hen hovers her chicks

meaning (: about, over) hovering threateningly; fleetingly

example danger hovered over them

example a smile hovers about (over) her lips

meaning (: about) to hang around, to linger, to linger (near someone, somewhere)

example to hover on the verge of dealth

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to stay in the air in one place

ở trong không khí ở một nơi

A hawk hovered over the hill.
Một con diều hâu bay lượn trên đồi.
A full moon hovered in the sky.
Một vầng trăng tròn lơ lửng trên bầu trời.

Extra examples:

A police helicopter hovered overhead.
Một chiếc trực thăng của cảnh sát bay lượn trên đầu.
The hawk hovered in the air and then plunged to the ground.
Con diều hâu bay lơ lửng trên không rồi lao xuống đất.

to wait somewhere, especially near somebody, in a shy or uncertain manner

chờ đợi ở đâu đó, đặc biệt là gần ai đó, một cách ngại ngùng hoặc không chắc chắn

He hovered nervously in the doorway.
Anh lo lắng lảng vảng ở ngưỡng cửa.
He hovered over her, waiting for an answer.
Anh lơ lửng bên cạnh cô, chờ đợi câu trả lời.

Extra examples:

He was hovering anxiously outside.
Anh ta đang lo lắng đứng bên ngoài.
Phoebe was hovering in the background, uncertain what to do.
Phoebe đang lơ lửng ở phía sau, không biết phải làm gì.
She couldn't bear him hovering around her.
Cô không thể chịu đựng được việc anh cứ lảng vảng quanh cô.
She hovered uncertainly near the front door.
Cô ngập ngừng lảng vảng gần cửa trước.

to stay close to something, or to stay in an uncertain state

ở gần một cái gì đó, hoặc ở trong một trạng thái không chắc chắn

Temperatures hovered around freezing.
Nhiệt độ dao động quanh mức đóng băng.
He hovered on the edge of consciousness.
Anh lơ lửng trên rìa của ý thức.
A smile hovered on her lips.
Một nụ cười lơ lửng trên môi cô.
She was hovering between life and death.
Cô đang lơ lửng giữa sự sống và cái chết.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary hover

Idioms of vocabulary hover

have/want none of something

to refuse to accept something

I offered to pay but he was having none of it.

They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.

none but

(literary)only

None but he knew the truth.

none the less

despite this fact

none other than

used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising

Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.