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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.
Stir definition: to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts. See examples of STIR used in a sentence.
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.
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.
1. to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts. to stir one's coffee with a spoon. 2. to set in tremulous, fluttering, or irregular motion. A soft breeze stirred the leaves.
Definition of stir verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Definitions of 'stir' 1. If you stir a liquid or other substance, you move it around or mix it in a container using something such as a spoon. [...] 2. If you stir, you move slightly, for example because you are uncomfortable or beginning to wake up. [written] [...] 3. If you do not stir from a place, you do not move from it. [written] [...] More.
noun. /stər/ [singular] excitement, anger, or shock that is felt by a number of people synonym commotion Her resignation caused quite a stir. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
