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stir1
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- pronunciation:
- stuhr
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stirs, stirring, stirred |
| definition 1: |
When you stir a liquid, you move it around in circles, often with a spoon.
My mom says if I stir my cocoa, it will get cool faster.- synonyms:
- beat, mix
- similar words:
- blend, fold, whip
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| definition 2: |
When something stirs another thing, it makes it move.
The strong wind stirred the curtains.- synonyms:
- move
- similar words:
- upset
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| definition 3: |
When someone is stirred up, they are excited or ready for action.
The strong speaker stirred up the audience.- similar words:
- animate, raise, stimulate
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| definition 4: |
When something stirs you, it causes you to feel some emotion.
The music of the marching band stirred the crowd.Some people are stirred by poetry and others are not.- synonyms:
- move
- antonyms:
- bore, still
- similar words:
- excite, inspire, touch
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| definition 5: |
When people are stirring, they are awake and moving around.
It was very early in the morning, but the whole family was already stirring.- synonyms:
- bustle
- antonyms:
- retire
- similar words:
- awaken, move, shift
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| definition 6: |
When you stir, you move a little to change your position.
The boy fell off his bike and didn't stir. Then we wondered if he was OK.The kids were bored and started stirring a lot in their seats.- synonyms:
- move, shift
- similar words:
- roll, twitch
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| related words: |
affect, beat, hum, impress, mix, move, thrill, toss |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When you give something a stir, you move it around with a stirring motion.
The cook gave the sauce one more stir before pouring it over the vegetables. |
| definition 2: |
When something causes a stir, it causes excitement.
When the famous actress moved into the small town, it caused quite a stir.- synonyms:
- agitation, commotion, excitement
- similar words:
- sensation
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| derivations: |
stirrable (adj.), stirrer (n.) |
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