No. 13,371 in Russian
нависает
"Нависает" means "hangs over" or "looms."
In a sentence
Тёмное облако нависает над городом.
A dark cloud looms over the city.
Here, 'нависает' is used to describe an ominous presence or something hanging threateningly over a location, showcasing its spatial and figurative usage.
Тревога нависает в воздухе перед началом экзамена.
A sense of anxiety hangs in the air before the exam starts.
In this case, 'нависает' functions metaphorically to suggest an abstract feeling or emotion enveloping an environment.
Скала, казалось, нависает над тропой, грозя обрушиться.
The cliff seemed to hang over the trail, threatening to collapse.
Here, 'нависает' is used literally to describe a physical structure's position over another, emphasizing potential danger or dominance.
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