hovering

[ˈhʌvərɪŋ]

hovering Definition

• 1. remain in one place in the air
• 2. stay in an uncertain state

Using hovering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hovering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The helicopter was hovering above the building.

• Example

  She stood there, hovering between hope and despair.

• Example

  The hummingbird was hovering over the flower.

hovering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hovering

• floating
• drifting
• levitating
• hanging

Antonyms for hovering

• landing
• settling

Phrases with hovering

• hovering on the brink/edge of something

  to be very close to a particular state or condition, especially a bad one

  Example

  The company is hovering on the brink of bankruptcy.

• hovering parents

  parents who are overly involved in their children's lives and activities

  Example

  Her hovering parents never let her make her own decisions.

• hovering hand

  a hand that is held close to someone or something, ready to intervene or help

  Example

  The teacher kept a hovering hand over the student's shoulder as he worked on the difficult problem.

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Summary: hovering in Brief

The verb 'hovering' [ˈhʌvərɪŋ] means to remain in one place in the air or to stay in an uncertain state. It can refer to physical objects like helicopters and hummingbirds, or to emotional states like hope and despair. The phrase 'hovering on the brink/edge of something' describes being very close to a particular state or condition, while 'hovering parents' refers to parents who are overly involved in their children's lives.