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stir Definition and Meaning in English (stir definition)

verb
Synonyms:mixagitatewhisk
Quick Answer • Definition

Stir definition: To move a spoon or similar object around in a liquid or soft substance to mix it or change its temperature.

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Definitions of Stir

  1. 1verb

    To move a spoon or similar object around in a liquid or soft substance to mix it or change its temperature.

  2. 2verb

    To move slightly or to cause something to move slightly.

  3. 3noun

    A state of excitement, agitation, or public commotion.

Example Sentences

“She stirred her coffee with a spoon.”

“The wind stirred the leaves on the trees.”

“The news caused quite a stir in the town.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensestirred
present participlestirring
agent nounstirrer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stir up troublephrasal_verb

To cause problems or make a situation worse.

stir the potidiom

To make a situation more difficult or unpleasant, especially by saying or doing things that annoy people.

stir from sleepexpression

To wake up or cause someone to wake up.

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Stir definition: To move a spoon or similar object around in a liquid or soft substance to mix it or change its temperature.
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'Stir' translates to 'stir' in English. Stir definition: To move a spoon or similar object around in a liquid or soft substance to mix it or change its temperature.
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