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TOEFL BNC: 3008 COCA: 1899

stir

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verb

ˈstər How to pronounce stir (audio)
stirred; stirring

transitive verb

1
a
: to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of
tied so tightly he could scarcely stir a finger
b
: to disturb the quiet of : agitate
—often used with up
the bear stirred up the bees
2
a
: to disturb the relative position of the particles or parts of especially by a continued circular movement
stirred the paint with a paddle
stir the fire
—often used with up
stirred up mud from the lake bottom
b
: to mix by or as if by stirring
stir one's coffee
—often used with in
stir in the spices
3
: bestir, exert
4
: to bring into notice or debate : raise
—often used with up
stir up sensitive issues
5
a
: to rouse to activity : evoke strong feelings in
music that stirs the emotions
b
: to call forth (something, such as a memory) : evoke
stir happy remembrances
c
: provoke
stir a storm of controversy
—often used with up
stir up trouble

intransitive verb

1
a
: to make a slight movement
The leaves were barely stirring.
b
: to begin to move (as in rousing)
She heard him stirring in bed.
c
: to shift to another location : budge
haven't stirred since I arrived
2
: to begin to be active
The factory stirred to life.
3
: to be active or busy
Not a creature was stirring … Clement Moore
4
: to pass an implement through a substance with a circular movement
washed the spoon she was stirring with
5
: to be able to be stirred
Add water until the mixture stirs easily.
stirrer noun

stir

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noun (1)

1
a
: a state of disturbance, agitation, or brisk activity
b
: widespread notice and discussion : impression
the book caused quite a stir
2
: a slight movement
3
: a stirring movement

stir

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noun (2)

slang
: prison

Synonyms

Verb

Noun (1)

Noun (2)

Example Sentences

Verb The cake batter must be stirred for 10 minutes. Stir one cup of sugar into the batter. She was stirred from her sleep by the noise. The breeze stirred the leaves on the tree. We could see people stirring inside the shop. A good book can stir the imagination. See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English styrian; akin to Old High German stōren to scatter

Noun (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stir was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing stir

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