Steer

Pronunciation: /stɪr/

Definitions of steer

noun an adult castrated male of domestic cattle

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer used a steer to plow the field.

A2 The steer in the pasture looked healthy and strong.

B1 The driver used the steering wheel to steer the car in the right direction.

B2 The captain used the ship's wheel to steer the vessel through the stormy seas.

C1 The CEO had to make tough decisions to steer the company towards profitability.

C2 The expert navigator was able to steer the ship through treacherous waters with ease.

verb to guide or control the movement of a vehicle or animal in a particular direction

Example Sentences

A1 I can steer the boat.

A2 She learned how to steer a car.

B1 The captain had to steer the ship through rough waters.

B2 He had to steer the conversation in a different direction.

C1 The CEO steered the company towards a more sustainable business model.

C2 The politician was able to steer public opinion in her favor.

Examples of steer in a Sentence

formal The farmer used a wooden stick to steer the cattle towards the barn.

informal I had to steer the conversation away from politics to avoid an argument.

slang I let my friend steer the wheel while I took a nap in the car.

figurative She knew how to steer her career in the right direction by networking and gaining experience.

Grammatical Forms of steer

• past tense: steered
• plural: steers
• comparative: more steer
• superlative: most steer
• present tense: steer
• future tense: will steer
• perfect tense: have steered
• continuous tense: is steering
• singular: steer
• positive degree: steer
• infinitive: to steer
• gerund: steering
• participle: steering

Origin and Evolution of steer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'steer' originated from Old English 'stēor', which meant 'bullock' or 'young ox'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'steer' evolved to refer to a male bovine animal that has been castrated and is primarily raised for beef production. It is also commonly used to refer to the act of guiding or directing something in a particular direction, such as steering a ship or steering a conversation.