stirred; stirring
Definition of stir
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of
tied so tightly he could scarcely stir a finger
b : to disturb the quiet of : agitate —often used with upthe bear stirred up the bees
2a : to disturb the relative position of the particles or parts of especially by a continued circular movement
stirred the paint with a paddle stir the fire —often used with upstirred up mud from the lake bottom
b : to mix by or as if by stirring stir one's coffee —often used with instir in the spices
4 : to bring into notice or debate : raise —often used with upstir up sensitive issues
1a : to make a slight movement
The leaves were barely stirring.
b : to begin to move (as in rousing)
She heard him stirring in bed.
c : to shift to another location : budge haven't stirred since I arrived
2 : to begin to be active
The factory stirred to life.
3 : to be active or busy
Not a creature was stirring …— Clement Moore
4 : to pass an implement through a substance with a circular movement
washed the spoon she was stirring with
5 : to be able to be stirred Add water until the mixture stirs easily.
stir
noun (1)Definition of stir (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : a state of disturbance, agitation, or brisk activity
b : widespread notice and discussion : impression the book caused quite a stir
2 : a slight movement
3 : a stirring movement
stir
noun (2)Definition of stir (Entry 3 of 3)
slang
: prison
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