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HOVER

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Hover.

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Def 1 US

Hover - as a verb

Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

Example: "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oscillatevacillatevibrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hesitatewafflewaver
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time

Example: "The shy student lingered in the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linger

Hang in the air; fly or be suspended above

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flywing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity

Example: "The guru claimed that he could levitate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
levitate

Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

Example: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broodbulk largeloom
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hang
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hover - as a noun

The act of hovering

A cover; a shelter; a protection.

Example Sentences

"The drone hovered above the crowd."
"She watched the hummingbird hover near the flowers."
"The helicopter hovered over the landing pad before touching down."
"The bee hovered around the honey pot."
"He hovered anxiously in the doorway, unsure if he should enter."
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Word Game Points

Is HOVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hover is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HOVER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hover is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is HOVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hover is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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