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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 | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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