associate vs go steady

associate is a noun but go steady is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
associate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
go steady	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, go steady is a hyponym of associate; that is, go steady is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than associate:

Other hyponyms of associate include ally, date, go out, see, accompany, companion, company, keep company.

associate (noun)	go steady (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

associate (adjective)	go steady (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

associate (verb)	go steady (verb)
make a logical or causal connection	date regularly; have a steady relationship with
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with