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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.
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.
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. You can stir muffin batter with a wooden spoon, and stir in a cup of blueberries.
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.
If you stir a liquid or other substance, you move it around or mix it in a container using something such as a spoon. Stir the soup for a few seconds. There was Mrs. Bellingham, stirring sugar into her tea.
Definition of stir verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of stir noun 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. You shouldn't have stirred the mixture before it set.
Stir definition: To cause to move or shift, especially slightly or with irregular motion.
