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hover

/ˈhʌvər/
hov · er ˈhʌv · ər
English Definition
v. stay suspended in air
中文释义
盘旋，徘徊
Significado en Español
flotar, cernerse
한국어 뜻
맴돌다, 공중에 떠 있다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lơ lửng, bay lượn
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Example Sentence

The helicopter hovered over the field.

直升机在田野上盘旋。

Synonyms
linger float
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hover(circle in the air).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “hover”. The drone began to hover over the field as the operator adjusted the controls.

  1. A soar
  2. B descend
  3. C float
  4. D crash
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C — float. “hover” means v. stay suspended in air

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tiny hummingbird can ______ perfectly still beside a bright flower.

  1. A sink
  2. B plunge
  3. C crash
  4. D hover
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D — hover. “hover” means v. stay suspended in air

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Common questions about “hover”

What does “hover” mean?

hover — v. stay suspended in air. In Chinese: 盘旋，徘徊.

How do you pronounce “hover”?

hover is pronounced /ˈhʌvər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hov · er.

How do you use “hover” in a sentence?

The helicopter hovered over the field. (直升机在田野上盘旋。)

What are synonyms for “hover”?

linger, float — all close in meaning to hover (v. stay suspended in air).

Is “hover” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. hover appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “hover”?

hover(circle in the air).

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