Hover: meaning, definitions and examples

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hover

 

[ ˈhʌvər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

on a webpage

To hover means to position the cursor over a specific area on a webpage without clicking. This action often triggers a response, such as a dropdown menu or additional information.

Synonyms

dwell, float, linger

Examples of usage

  • The user can hover over the image to see a larger version.
  • When you hover over the link, a preview of the destination website appears.

Translations

Translations of the word "hover" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pairar

🇮🇳 मंडराना

🇩🇪 schweben

🇮🇩 melayang

🇺🇦 зависати

🇵🇱 unosić się

🇯🇵 ホバリングする (hobaringu suru)

🇫🇷 planer

🇪🇸 flotar

🇹🇷 havada kalmak

🇰🇷 떠다니다 (tteodanida)

🇸🇦 يحوم

🇨🇿 vznášet se

🇸🇰 vznášať sa

🇨🇳 悬停 (xuántíng)

🇸🇮 lebdeti

🇮🇸 svífa

🇰🇿 қалықтау

🇬🇪 ფრენა

🇦🇿 havada qalmaq

🇲🇽 flotar

Etymology

The word 'hover' originated in the late Middle English period from the Old English word 'hōfer', which meant 'hovering or tarrying in suspense'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the context of cursor movement on a computer screen.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,577, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.