Pronunciation: [hˈɒvəz] (IPA) 
The word "hovers" is spelled with a silent "v" in English. The IPA phonetic transcription for "hovers" is /ˈhʌvərz/. In this word, the "h" sound represents the initial consonant sound, followed by the short "uh" vowel sound represented by the "ʌ" symbol. The "v" in "hovers" is silent, and the "er" sound is represented by the "ər" symbols. The final "s" is pronounced with a hissing sound and represents the plural form of the word "hover."
Hovers, as a verb in the English language, can be defined as the action of remaining suspended or floating in one place in the air. It typically describes a movement of an object or organism that maintains a position without any discernible support and without making any significant forward or backward motion. When an object hovers, it appears to be in a state of balance or equilibrium, levitating or lingering a short distance above the ground or other surface.
The term is often associated with flight, specifically in relation to certain flying creatures such as birds, insects, or helicopters, which are capable of maintaining a stationary position mid-air by beating their wings in a controlled manner or by utilizing air currents. However, it can also refer to other objects or phenomena that exhibit a similar behavior, such as hovering drones, hot air balloons, or even stationary objects held in place by magnetic or other forces.
In a metaphorical sense, "hovers" can also be used to describe a state of uncertainty, hesitancy, or indecisiveness. For example, one might say that a person or idea hovers between different choices or opinions without committing to a particular one.
Overall, hovering implies a state of being suspended, stationary, or undecided, and can be used to describe a range of physical and metaphorical situations.
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The word "hovers" is derived from the Middle English word "hoveren", which can be traced back to the Old English word "hofian". "Hofian" originally meant "to linger in suspense" or "to remain in one place in the air", and it is believed to have come from the Proto-Germanic word "hobēną". The modern English word "hover" emerged from the Old English "hofian" and has retained its meaning of "to remain suspended in the air" or "to stay in one place". The plural form of "hover", which is "hovers", signifies multiple instances of this action or the presence of multiple hovering objects.
