stirred
/stɜːd/
Meanings
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Verb
1. To mix or blend ingredients together by stirring.
- "Stir the soup over low heat until the vegetables are tender."
- "Please stir the batter before baking the cake."
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Verb
2. To cause (a liquid) to move gently from side to side.
- "The leaves of the pond were stirred by the gentle breeze."
- "The waves were stirred up by the storm."
Pronunciation
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/stɝd/
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Synonyms
arise , get up , rouse , arouse , excite , instigate , prompt
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stirredhermes , vermes , ermes
Variants
List of all variants of stirred that leads to same resultstir , stirred , stirrer , stirrers , stirring , stirs , stir things up , stir up , stirred things up , stirred up , stirring things up , stirring up , stirs things up , stirs up , stir oneself , stirred himself to action
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).past tense: stirred, past participle: stirred
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English sirowan, from siro 'stir, agitate'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Stirred cocktails are mixed without ice, then served over ice.
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The term 'stirred' is also used in the context of geology to describe the movement of tectonic plates.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Mixing: The process of combining different ingredients or substances together.
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Blending: The process of combining different substances until they are uniform in texture or consistency.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'stirred' is often used to describe emotions or feelings, such as being stirred by a beautiful sunset or a powerful speech.
How to Memorize "stirred"
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visualize
- Imagine stirring a pot of soup or a drink with a spoon.
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associate
- Associate the word 'stirred' with the sensation of movement or agitation.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'stirred' as 'S' is for Stirring.
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