hover

Everyday

1. To hover means to stay in the air in one place without moving forward, like a hummingbird or a helicopter. tree →
2. To hover means to stand or wait near someone, often nervously. tree →
3. To hover around a number means to stay close to it. tree →
4. (computing) To hover means to hold the mouse pointer over something on a screen. tree →

In the lessons

In science and nature lessons birds, insects and drones hover. In maths and weather, temperatures «hover around» a number. Phrases: «hover over», «hover around», «hover near».

Examples

• The hummingbird hovered by the flower. tree →
• A helicopter hovered above the field. tree →
• Temperatures hovered around zero all week. tree →
• Hover your mouse over the picture to see its name. tree →
• Mum hovered at the door, waiting. tree →
• A kestrel can hover before diving on a mouse. tree →
• It hovered about Eurylochus, and almost brushed his face with its wings. tree →

Note

Regular verb. «Hovercraft» is a vehicle that floats on air. «Hover around 10» means about 10, a little above or below.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Tradition reads "the spirit of God hovered" as God's presence moving over the waters at creation. Rashi compares it to a bird hovering gently over its nest. In the primary lessons: In science and nature lessons birds, insects and drones hover. In maths and weather, temperatures «hover around» a number. Phrases: «hover over», «hover around», «hover near».

Examples

• Now the earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. (Torah GEN.1.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• As birds hovering, so will the LORD of hosts protect Jerusalem; He will deliver it as He protecteth it, He will rescue it as He passeth over. (Prophets ISA.31.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb. «Hovercraft» is a vehicle that floats on air. «Hover around 10» means about 10, a little above or below.