zweven — meaning in English
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English meaning
- float verb To rest or stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.
- glide verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
- hang verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
- hover verb To remain suspended in one place in the air.
- soar verb To fly high in the air with little effort, especially by gliding on air currents.
- waft verb To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
Senses
zweven is used for these senses in English:
- float (transitive) To cause to drift gently through the air, to waft.
- glide (intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.
- hang (intransitive) To float, as if suspended.
- hover To remain stationary or float in the air.
- soar (intransitive) To fly high with little effort, like a bird.
float — full definition
- verb To rest or stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.
- verb To drift gently through the air.
- verb To suggest an idea for people to consider.
- verb To sell a company's shares to the public for the first time on a stock exchange.
- noun A device that keeps something buoyant in water.
glide — full definition
- verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
- noun An instance of moving smoothly, or a flight made without engine power.