Pronunciation: /stɜr/
noun a slight physical movement
A1 I used a spoon to stir my tea.
A2 She gave the soup a quick stir before serving.
B1 The chef used a wooden stir to mix the ingredients.
B2 After adding the spices, give the sauce a good stir.
C1 The politician's speech caused a stir among the audience.
C2 Her controversial remarks created a stir in the media.
verb to mix or agitate by moving an implement or one's hand in a circular motion
A1 I stir my coffee with a spoon.
A2 She likes to stir the soup while it's cooking.
B1 The chef carefully stirs the ingredients together in the pot.
B2 After adding the spices, stir the mixture until well combined.
C1 The politician's speech stirred up controversy among the audience.
C2 The artist's work never fails to stir deep emotions in those who view it.
formal The chef used a wooden spoon to gently stir the soup.
informal Can you give the pasta sauce a quick stir while I grab the plates?
slang I'll just give this a little stir before serving.
figurative His words seemed to stir up feelings of nostalgia in her heart.
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