nounπShareThe act or result of stirring (moving around the particles of a liquid etc.)"Can you give the soup a little stir?"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAgitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements."The arrival of the celebrity caused stirs in the crowd. "actioneventsoundconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePublic disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar."The principal warned that any stirs during the graduation ceremony would result in immediate removal from the premises. "politicssocietyactiongovernmentlaweventgrouporganizationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAgitation of thoughts; conflicting passions."The argument between siblings often creates stirs of jealousy and resentment within the family. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incite to action"The coach's pep talk stirs the team to play harder. "actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate."She stirred the pudding with a spoon."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo agitate the content of (a container), by passing something through it."The chef stirred the soup with a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients evenly. "actionutensilfooddrinkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring into debate; to agitate; to moot."The teacher's comments stirred up a debate about the new school policy among the students. "politicscommunicationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change the place of in any manner; to move."The wind stirs the leaves on the trees. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move; to change oneβs position."The baby stirs in her sleep when she hears a loud noise. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself."The baby stirs in her sleep, reaching for her mother. "actionenergyprocessbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become the object of notice; to be on foot."Example Sentence: "Excitement stirs in the classroom as the teacher announces the field trip." "actioneventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise, or be up and about, in the morning."The whole house stirs around 7 AM, as everyone gets ready for work and school. "timeactionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareJail; prison."He ended up in the stirs after the robbery. "policelawbuildinggovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading