Definitions
Steer is a verb that means to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, typically a car, boat, or aircraft.
Example
He steered the ship through the narrow channel.
Example
She had to steer the car around the potholes on the road.
Stir is a verb that means to mix or agitate something using a spoon or other similar tool.
Example
Stir the soup until it is smooth.
Example
She stirred her coffee and added some sugar.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of steer as guiding a vehicle, like steering a car. - For stir, think of using a spoon to mix ingredients in a pot or bowl.
Remember this!
Remember, steer refers to guiding a vehicle, while stir refers to mixing ingredients with a spoon.
