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Synonyms & Similar Words
exploring
piloting
guiding
directing
steering
maneuvering
plotting
charting
finding
discovering
traversing
crossing
traveling
journeying
voyaging
sailing
cruising
flying
driving
operating
controlling
commanding
leading
managing
conducting
orchestrating
handling
manipulating
coping
dealing
adapting
adjusting
adlibbing
improvising
extemporizing
Meaning of Navigating
The primary meaning of "navigating" is the act of controlling the movement of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
Definitions
- The act of controlling the movement of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, especially in relation to its position and course
- * The act of finding one's way through a difficult or complex situation
Etymology of Navigating
The word "navigating" originates from the Latin "navigare," which means "to sail," and is derived from "navis," meaning "ship," and the suffix "-are," which forms a verb
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including maritime navigation, aviation, and even personal development, to describe the process of finding one's way through challenging situations
Example Uses
- The captain was navigating the ship through treacherous waters
- * She was navigating a difficult conversation with her colleague
- * The hikers were navigating the dense forest using a map and compass
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
losing
straying
wandering
drifting
foundering
sinking
crashing
failing
floundering
struggling
faltering
hesitating
stalling
stammering
stuttering
stumbling
blundering
bumbling
fumbling
mistaking
misjudging
misinterpreting