C1verb 2K

Stir

🇬🇧 UK /["/stɜː(r)/","/stɜːz/","/stɜːd/","/ˈstɜːrɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stɜːr/","/stɜːrz/","/stɜːrd/","/ˈstɜːrɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Stir

to move a liquid or substance around, using a spoon or something similar, in order to mix it completely

In simple words: To mix something, usually a liquid, by moving it in circles.

Stir in a sentence

• Please stir the soup gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
• She used a spoon to stir her coffee before drinking it.
• The politician's speech was designed to stir public emotions.
• His controversial remarks helped stir unrest in the community.
• The gentle breeze seemed to stir the leaves on the ground.
• He didn't stir from his seat even when called by the teacher.

How to use Stir

Use 'stir' when mixing liquids or ingredients. It's best for cooking or preparing drinks, but less common for solids. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

stir + object

Memory hint

Think of a chef stirring a pot of soup to mix it well.

Related words

Collocations with Stir

• thoroughly
• well
• carefully
• into
• stir over a high, low, etc. heat
• barely
• hardly
• slightly
• stir in your sleep
• deeply
• up

Synonyms for Stir

• mix
• combinate
• whisk
• blend
• agitate

Opposites of Stir

• settle
• calm

Common mistakes with Stir

• Using 'stir' with an incorrect object (e.g., 'stir the table')
• Confusing 'stir' with 'shake' (not all stirring involves shaking)
• 'Stir' not being used in the correct tense (e.g., 'I stirrin the soup')

Frequently asked questions about Stir

What does Stir mean?

To mix something, usually a liquid, by moving it in circles.

What is the definition of Stir?

to move a liquid or substance around, using a spoon or something similar, in order to mix it completely

How do you use Stir in a sentence?

Please stir the soup gently to mix the ingredients evenly.

Can you give another example of Stir?

She used a spoon to stir her coffee before drinking it.

What are synonyms for Stir?

Common alternatives include mix, combinate, whisk, blend, agitate.

What is the opposite of Stir?

Opposite meanings include settle, calm.

What words go with Stir?

It commonly pairs with thoroughly, well, carefully, into, stir over a high, low, etc. heat, barely, hardly, slightly, stir in your sleep, deeply, up.

What are common mistakes when using Stir?

Using 'stir' with an incorrect object (e.g., 'stir the table') Confusing 'stir' with 'shake' (not all stirring involves shaking) 'Stir' not being used in the correct tense (e.g., 'I stirrin the soup')

How do you pronounce Stir?

US: /["/stɜːr/","/stɜːrz/","/stɜːrd/","/ˈstɜːrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/stɜː(r)/","/stɜːz/","/stɜːd/","/ˈstɜːrɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stir?

Use 'stir' when mixing liquids or ingredients. It's best for cooking or preparing drinks, but less common for solids. Avoid in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Stir?

"Stir" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.