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The driver learned to steer around the cones.
What does Steer mean?
to guide where something goes.
Dictionary definition
To guide the direction of a vehicle, animal, or action.
Example sentences
Steer in a sentence
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A captain can steer a boat toward the dock.
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Practice 1
What does steer mean?
Steer means to guide the direction of something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to steer?
Guide is close in meaning to steer.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses steer correctly?
This sentence uses steer as guiding direction.
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MeaningSteer means to guide where something goes.
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Word family
Steer word family
Base word
steer
verb
steers
Guides direction.
verb
steered
Guided direction in the past.
verb
steering
Guiding direction now.
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Hint for students
to guide where something goes.
Common mix-up
Steer is not the same as follow. Steer means to guide where something goes.
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Read this model sentence: A captain can steer a boat toward the dock. Clue words: captain, boat, toward. Underline clue words that show why steer fits instead of follow. Now write one new sentence that shows steer without using the word steer. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show steer?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A captain can steer a boat toward the dock." Why does steer fit better than follow?
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