How Do You Spell HOVERING?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒvəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Hovering is a verb that describes staying suspended in one place in the air. The IPA phonetic transcription of its spelling is /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/. This indicates that the word has two syllables, with the first syllable pronounced as "huh-v-r", and the second syllable as "ing". The "v" sound is emphasized, giving the word its distinct sound. It is essential to ensure proper spelling and pronunciation of words to communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings.

HOVERING Meaning and Definition

  1. Hovering is a verb that refers to the act of remaining in an elevated position above a particular spot or object without moving in any specific direction. It typically involves maintaining a steady, suspended position in the air or water, often using small movements to stay relatively stationary. This action can be observed in various contexts, such as by birds, insects, helicopters, or hovering objects.

    In nature, certain species of birds or insects exhibit this behavior when searching for food, defending their territory, or courting a mate. They employ their ability to hover to stay aloft in one place for a certain duration, while constantly adjusting their wing beats and body position to counterbalance external forces.

    Hovering is also commonly associated with aircraft, particularly helicopters, which maintain a hovering position in mid-air by manipulating the rotor blades' lift and thrust. This allows them to remain suspended without moving forward or backward. Pilots perform this action for various reasons, including landing and takeoff, monitoring a specific location, conducting rescue operations, or conducting surveys.

    The term "hovering" is also used metaphorically or figuratively to describe someone or something that remains uncertain, undecided, or hesitant about a particular matter. It implies a state of suspended or prolonged indecision, often characterized by wavering or lingering in an area without making a firm commitment or choice.

  2. • Hanging over.
    • The act or state of hanging in suspense.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HOVERING

Etymology of HOVERING

The word "hovering" is derived from the Middle English word "hoveren", which comes from the Old English word "hōferian". This Old English term originally referred to the action of remaining in one place, wavering, or fluctuating. The root of "hoveren" is believed to be related to the Dutch word "hoveren", meaning "to hang about" or "to linger". Ultimately, the etymology of "hovering" connects to the Proto-Germanic word "hōbōną", meaning "to hang over" or "to hang above".

Similar spelling words for HOVERING

Plural form of HOVERING is HOVERINGS

Conjugate verb Hovering

CONDITIONAL

I would hover
we would hover
you would hover
he/she/it would hover
they would hover

FUTURE

I will hover
we will hover
you will hover
he/she/it will hover
they will hover

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hovered
we will have hovered
you will have hovered
he/she/it will have hovered
they will have hovered

PAST

I hovered
we hovered
you hovered
he/she/it hovered
they hovered

PAST PERFECT

I had hovered
we had hovered
you had hovered
he/she/it had hovered
they had hovered

PRESENT

I hover
we hover
you hover
he/she/it hovers
they hover

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hovered
we have hovered
you have hovered
he/she/it has hovered
they have hovered
I am hovering
we are hovering
you are hovering
he/she/it is hovering
they are hovering
I was hovering
we were hovering
you were hovering
he/she/it was hovering
they were hovering
I will be hovering
we will be hovering
you will be hovering
he/she/it will be hovering
they will be hovering
I have been hovering
we have been hovering
you have been hovering
he/she/it has been hovering
they have been hovering
I had been hovering
we had been hovering
you had been hovering
he/she/it had been hovering
they had been hovering
I will have been hovering
we will have been hovering
you will have been hovering
he/she/it will have been hovering
they will have been hovering
I would have hovered
we would have hovered
you would have hovered
he/she/it would have hovered
they would have hovered
I would be hovering
we would be hovering
you would be hovering
he/she/it would be hovering
they would be hovering
I would have been hovering
we would have been hovering
you would have been hovering
he/she/it would have been hovering
they would have been hovering

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