stir
verb
\ ˈstər
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stirred;
stirring
Definition of stir
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: 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
2a
: 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
4
: to bring into notice or debate : raise
—often used with up stir up sensitive issues
1a
: 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.
stir
noun (1)Definition of stir (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: 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
noun (2)Definition of stir (Entry 3 of 3)
slang
: prison
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Examples of stir in a Sentence
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.
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More Definitions for stir
stir
verb
English Language Learners Definition of stir
: to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object
: to move or cause (someone or something) to move after being still
: to be active or busy
See the full definition for stir in the English Language Learners Dictionary
stir
verb
\ ˈstər
\
\
stirred;
stirring
Kids Definition of stir
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make or cause to make a usually slight movement or change of position
She heard the child stir in bed. The breeze stirred the tree's leaves.
2
: to make active
A good book can stir the imagination.
3