Hovering

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/

Hovering (verb)

  1. To stay in one place in the air without moving up or down.
  2. To wait or stay close to someone or something without getting too close.

Examples

  • The bird is hovering above the flowers.
  • The drone is hovering near the building.

Common collocations: hover in the air, hover around, hover close by, hover over

Synonyms of Hovering

Neutral

Antonyms of Hovering

  • — Describes a downward movement, opposite of hovering.
  • — Indicates moving downwards, contrary to the idea of hovering.