hint vs steer

hint and steer both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hint	Yes	No	Yes	No
steer	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hint and steer are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hint include confidential information, lead, tip, wind.

hint (noun)	steer (noun)
an indirect suggestion	castrated bull
a slight indication	an indication of potential opportunity
an indication of potential opportunity
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount

hint (verb)	steer (verb)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	direct (oneself) somewhere
	be a guiding or motivating force or drive