English noun: steer | |||
1. | steer (communication) an indication of potential opportunity | ||
Samples | He got a tip on the stock market. A good lead for a job. | ||
Synonyms | confidential information, hint, lead, tip, wind | ||
Broader (hypernym) | counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance | ||
2. | steer (animal) castrated bull | ||
Synonyms | bullock | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Bos taurus, cattle, cows, kine, male, oxen | ||
English verb: steer | |||
1. | steer (motion) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling | ||
Examples | The men steer the boat | ||
Synonyms | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | command, control | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | canalise, canalize, channel, conn, corner, crab, dock, helm, navigate, navigate, park, pilot, pull over, sheer, stand out, starboard, tree | ||
2. | steer (motion) direct (oneself) somewhere | ||
Samples | Steer clear of him. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | command, control | ||
Entail | go, locomote, move, travel | ||
3. | steer (social) be a guiding or motivating force or drive | ||
Samples | The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses. | ||
Synonyms | guide | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | direct | ||