stir
//stɜːr//
Verb
stirInfinitive
stirPresent tense
stirredPast tense
stirredPast participle
stirringPresent participle
stirsThird-person singular
1
to move a liquid or substance around with a spoon or other implement in a circular motion
Stir the soup with a wooden spoon.
2
to move slightly or begin to move
She began to stir in her sleep.
3
to wake up or rouse from sleep
The baby began to stir in her crib.
4
to cause strong feelings or emotions in someone
The speech stirred the audience deeply.
5
to provoke or incite action or trouble
He was accused of trying to stir up trouble among the workers.
Noun
stirSingular
stirsPlural
1
an act of stirring or mixing something
Give the soup a good stir before serving.
2
a state of excitement, disturbance, or commotion
The announcement caused quite a stir in the community.