Definitions
- Describing an object or person moving on the surface of a liquid without sinking. - Referring to a light and effortless movement through the air or water. - Talking about a state of being suspended or supported by a liquid or gas.
- Describing an object or person remaining in one place in the air, usually by flapping wings or using jets. - Referring to a state of being suspended or levitating in the air without any visible means of support. - Talking about a state of being in close proximity to something without touching it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve being suspended in the air or water.
- 2Both can be used to describe movement without touching the ground or surface.
- 3Both can be used to describe a state of being suspended or supported by a fluid or gas.
- 4Both suggest a lack of contact with the ground or surface below.
What is the difference?
- 1Movement: Float suggests a smooth and effortless movement, while hover implies a more active and controlled movement.
- 2Means of suspension: Float suggests being supported by a liquid, while hover suggests being supported by air or other gases.
- 3Proximity: Hover implies being close to something without touching it, while float does not necessarily imply proximity.
- 4Purpose: Hover often implies a specific purpose or intention, such as observing or waiting, while float does not necessarily imply a purpose.
- 5Connotation: Float is often associated with relaxation and calmness, while hover can be associated with tension or anticipation.
Remember this!
Float and hover both describe a state of being suspended or supported by a fluid or gas. However, float suggests a smooth and effortless movement on the surface of a liquid, while hover implies a more active and controlled movement in the air or other gases. Additionally, hover often implies a specific purpose or intention, while float does not necessarily imply a purpose.
