noun Uncommon

hovering

Hovering (noun) means the act of remaining suspended in one place, or of lingering nearby. Example: “The constant hovering of the security guard made the shoppers uneasy.”

noun

The act of remaining suspended in one place, or of lingering nearby.

"The constant hovering of the security guard made the shoppers uneasy."

How to Use Hovering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of floating in place or lingering close by, often with a sense of being overly attentive or watchful.

Word Forms

hoverings plural

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Etymology

From hover + -ing.

Rhymes for hovering

peering tapering lowering covering offering entering altering cheering steering uttering ordering towering

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “hovering” mean?

The word “hovering” means the act of remaining suspended in one place, or of lingering nearby. In plain terms, the state of floating in place or lingering close by, often with a sense of being overly attentive or watchful.

How do you use “hovering” in a sentence?

Here is “hovering” used in a sentence: “The constant hovering of the security guard made the shoppers uneasy.”

What part of speech is “hovering”?

“Hovering” is a noun.

Is “hovering” a common word?

“Hovering” is an uncommon word in modern English.