hover

To stay almost still in the air.

• A bird hovered above the flowers.
• The helicopter was hovering over the beach.
• Can this drone hover in strong wind?

How to use it: hover above/over something (A helicopter hovered above the field.)

Similar words: float

Common phrases: hover above something, hover in midair, hover over something, hover near something

To place the screen pointer over something without clicking it.

• Hover over the link.
• A small menu appeared when I hovered over the icon.
• Try hovering over each picture to see more details.

How to use it: hover over something (Hover over the button to see its name.)

Common phrases: hover over something, hover over a link, hover over an icon

To remain unsure between two choices or states.

• He hovered between two possible answers.
• Her mood hovered between excitement and anxiety.
• I was hovering between accepting the offer and refusing it.

How to use it: hover between A and B (She hovered between hope and fear.)

Similar words: waver, vacillate

Common phrases: hover between choices, hover between states