Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   hover

   /ˈhɒvə/

   verb

   • 1. remain in one place in the air: "Army helicopters hovered overhead" Similar be suspendedbe poisedhangfloatlevitatedriftflyflutter
   • ▪ remain poised uncertainly in one place or between two states: "her hand hovered over the console"
   • ▪ linger close at hand, especially in a hesitant or uncertain manner: "she hovered anxiously in the background" Similar lingerloiterwait aboutstay nearbyinformal:hang aroundhang aboutstick around
   • ▪ remain at or near a particular level: "inflation will hover around the 4 per cent mark"
   • ▪ use a mouse or other device to position the cursor over a particular area of a computer screen so as to cause a program to respond (typically by displaying additional information or options), without clicking a button on the device: "if you hover over the video, it will play a preview with sound"

   noun

   • 1. an act of remaining in the air in one place: "keep the model in a stable hover"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from archaic hove ‘hover, linger’, of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hoverer noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • H

     4

   • O

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOVER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of hover as a verb in English, with different uses and contexts. Find out how to pronounce hover, see related words and phrases, and explore translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     HOVER meaning: 1. to stay in one place in the air, usually...

   • Znaczenie Hover, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     hover definicja: 1. to stay in one place in the air, usually...

   • Hover: Russian Translation

     HOVER translate: парить, зависать , застыть в ожидании....

   • Hover: Arabic Translation

     HOVER translate: يَحوم / يُحْلِّق. Learn more in the...

   • Hover Spanish Translation

     HOVER translate: cernerse, quedarse suspendido en el aire,...

   • Simplified

     HOVER translate: 盘旋，翱翔, 徘徊，守候, （在某一水平附近）徘徊, 把光标放在电脑屏幕上的某个位置....

   • Traditional

     HOVER translate: 盤旋，翱翔, 徘徊，守候, （在某一個標準附近）徘徊,...

   • Hover: Thai Translation

     HOVER translate: บินร่อน, อยู่ใกล้, ลังเล. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hoverHover Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hover

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of hover as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Hover can mean to position a cursor over something, to hang in the air, to fluctuate around a point, or to be in a state of uncertainty.

4. Videos

   • 

     4:49

     youtube.com

     🔵 Hover - Hover Meaning - Hover Examples - Hover Definition - GRE 3500 Vocabulary

     18 Nov 2020

     4.7K views

   • 

     2:11

     youtube.com

     Getting started with HOVER

     3 Jun 2022

     30.6K views

   • 

     collinsdictionary.com

     HOVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

     24 Dec 2011

   View all

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › hoverHOVER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › hover

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of hover as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Hover can mean to hang suspended in the air, to linger uncertainly, or to place a pointer over a screen area.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhover verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb hover, which means to stay in the air in one place or to wait somewhere in a shy or uncertain manner. See examples, synonyms and word origin.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › hoverHover - definition of hover by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › hover

   • Cached

   Hover means to remain suspended, fluttering, or lingering in the air, or to be uncertain or indecisive. It also means to position a pointer over an object or area on a computer screen. See synonyms, related terms, and usage examples.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of hover – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   Hover means to stay up in the air but without moving anywhere, or to stand and wait near someone or something. Learn more about the verb hover, its usage and translations in different languages.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of hover as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and usage examples. Hover can mean to stay in the air, to linger uncertainly, or to be in a state of indecision.