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Word: Stir
Speech Type: Verb
Old English styrian, of Germanic origin; related to German stören ‘disturb’
stəː
move a spoon or other implement round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly
Short Definition:move spoon or other implement round and round in
Examples:- Desmond stirred his tea and ate a biscuit
- pour in the cream and stir well
move or cause to move slightly
Short Definition:move or cause to move slightly
Examples:- nothing stirred except the wind
- a gentle breeze stirred the leaves
arouse strong feeling in (someone); move or excite
Short Definition:arouse strong feeling in
Examples:- they will be stirred to action by what is written
Word: Stir
Speech Type: Noun
stəː
a slight physical movement
Short Definition:slight physical movement
Examples:- I stood, straining eyes and ears for the faintest stir
a commotion
Short Definition:commotion
Examples:- the event caused quite a stir
an act of stirring food or drink
Short Definition:act of stirring food or drink
Examples:- he gives his Ovaltine a stir
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