Steer and Tail

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Steer verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

Usage example: the man in the train station was able to steer us in the right direction

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Tail is an antonym for steer.

Nearby Words: steered, steering, steerage, steersman

Tail verb - To go after or on the track of.

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Steer is an antonym for tail.

Nearby Words: tailpiece, tailing, tailed, tailless

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