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- DictionaryStir/stər/
verb
- 1. move a spoon or other implement around in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly: "stir the batter until it is just combined"
- 2. move or cause to move slightly: "nothing stirred except the wind"
noun
- 1. a slight physical movement: "I stood, straining eyes and ears for the faintest stir"
- 2. a commotion: "the event caused quite a stir"
The meaning of STIR is to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of. How to use stir in a sentence.
STIR definition: 1. to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern…. Learn more.
a state or occasion of general excitement; commotion: The news created a stir. Synonyms: bustle, uproar, disorder, agitation, pother, fuss. Antonyms: quiet. a mental impulse, sensation, or feeling: a stir of hope. a jog, poke, or thrust: He gave the refuse a stir with his foot.
To stir is to mix something up. You can literally stir cake batter with a spoon, or figuratively stir someone's emotions by writing them a heartfelt letter.
Definition of stir verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To change position slightly: The leaves were stirring in the breeze. 2. a. To start to move, especially in rising from sleep: The house was quiet, as no one had stirred yet. b. To move about actively or busily: People were stirring about the office. c.
1. to move an implement such as a spoon around in (a liquid) so as to mix up the constituents. she stirred the porridge. 2. to change or cause to change position; disturb or be disturbed. he stirred in his sleep.
to combine two or more substances, qualities, ideas, or feelings, usually in a way that means they cannot easily be separated; to be combined in this way: to move a liquid or substance around, using a spoon or something similar, in order to mix it thoroughly: can be used to talk about sounds, colors, feelings, ideas, qualities, or substances.
stir. noun. /stɜː (r)/. /stɜːr/. [singular] excitement, anger or shock that is felt by a number of people synonym commotion. Her resignation caused quite a stir. The discovery caused something of a stir among physicists. There was quite a stir about the book.
to mix food or liquid by moving a spoon, or similar object, round and round in it: Stir the mixture until it is smooth. Fewer examples. Add milk to the mixture and stir until smooth. Carefully remove the lid, then stir the paint. I've been stirring the sauce for ages.
