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stir

Pronunciation: [stɜr]

Word

Learn how to use stir in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(verb) to mix something in a bowl or a pot using a spoon or something similar. When you stir, you move the mixture around to combine it well.

Example

I stir the soup to make sure all the ingredients blend together nicely.

Example

I didn't stir the batter, so it was all lumpy and didn't taste good.

Example

Did you remember to stir the sauce while it was cooking?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to cause someone to feel strong emotions or excitement. When something stirs your feelings, it makes you feel something deep inside.

Example

The movie really stirred my emotions; I cried at the end.

Example

The speech didn't stir any feelings in the crowd; they seemed very bored.

Example

What song stirs happy memories for you?

Context: “movement”

(noun) a slight movement, especially when something is mixed or shaken. It can also mean a change in emotion or activity.

Example

There was a stir in the audience when the speaker started to talk.

Example

The room was silent, with hardly a stir during the movie.

Example

Did you notice any stir among the students when the surprise guest arrived?

How to pronounce stir

Pronunciation: [stɜr]

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