noun

hovering

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

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

hoverings plural

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The constant _____ of the security guard made the shoppers uneasy.

From hover + -ing.

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