to stir

Examples

• All

• Slowly heat it to just below the boiling point, then stir in the sugar and cardamom.

  Academic text (1993)

• We want to keep it moving and then stir in the egg slowly.

• You still have to sit there and stir until you get that perfect consistency.

• You need to stir it so it doesn't stick.

  The Big Hit (1998)

• Stir until they're completely coated and then stir in your sugar and salt.

• Pour the sauce over the beef, stir to coat, and let marinate for 20 minutes.

  Academic text (1990)

• Linda is standing over the stove, sweating as she stirs a hot pot of boiling soup.

  Fiction book (1990)

• To make the sauce creamy, you need to stir the milk and flour mixture until smooth.

• Make sure to stir the soup regularly to prevent it from burning on the bottom of the pot.

• Before pouring the batter into the pan, stir it thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are combined.

Synonyms

M

to mix

vsto stir

416 1.0

To combine two or more things so they become one

is specifically about moving a liquid with a spoon like tool

W

to work in

vsto stir

268 3.5

To add something carefully into a mixture or conversation

is a more general motion of moving liquid with a spoon without special care

B

to beat

vsto stir

156 1.0

To stir food quickly and strongly so it becomes smooth or light

is a gentler spoon movement, not the vigorous rapid action

T

to toss

vsto stir

136 1.8

To lift and turn food gently to mix it

is a steady spoon movement to move liquids rather than lifting and turning

M

to mix in

vsto stir

39 1.8

To add something to food and stir so it becomes part of the food

is the general turning motion used to combine liquids with a spoon

W

to whisk

vsto stir

38 2.8

To beat eggs or cream quickly to make them light

is gentler and slower, using a spoon motion rather than rapid air adding

A

to agitate

vsto stir

9 4.1

To move or shake something to mix it

is gentler, using a spoon to turn rather than shaking or vigorous motion

B

to blend in

vsto stir

3 3.3

Mix one ingredient into others until the mixture is smooth

is the usual spoon motion to move liquid or soft substances gently

T

to toss together

vsto stir

• Informal

2 3.4

Mix a few ingredients quickly without much preparation

is slower, done using a spoon to move a liquid or substance

P

to paddle

vsto stir

1 2.8

To stir a mixture using a flat tool

is the usual small spoon action for liquids in ordinary kitchen bowls

S

to swizzle

vsto stir

1 7.2

To stir a drink with a long stick to mix it

is the simple spoon motion for liquids in general mixing tasks

Antonyms

L

to leave alone

∞ 2.3

To avoid touching and disturbing a person, animal or object

S

to settle

• Specialized

142 4.4

To sink and form a layer at the bottom of a liquid

Idioms

S

to stir the pot

• Informal

8 8.0

To cause trouble by saying things to make people argue

S

to stir someone's blood

6.0

To make someone feel strong excitement or deep emotion

S

to stir the embers

7.8

To make old feelings or memories strong again

Phrasal Verbs

S

to stir up

48 4.8

To make people feel strong emotions like anger or fear

C

to cause a stir

6 4.0

Make people feel excited or upset and attract attention

S

to stir trouble

• Informal

5 5.3

To cause fights or problems between people on purpose

S

to stir shit

• Offensive

1 9.9

To say or do things to make others angry and start fights

S

to shit-stir

• Offensive

9.9

To say or do things that cause arguments and make people angry

S

to stir up drama

• Informal

7.0

To cause trouble between people to get attention

Compounds

S

stir-fry

4 2.1

A dish made by quickly frying small pieces of food in a little hot oil while stirring

S

stir-fried rice

1 1.6

Rice quickly cooked in a little oil with vegetables or meat

S

shit-stir

• Offensive

9.9

A person who says or does things that cause arguments and make people angry

How Vigorous

to beat

156 1.0

to whisk

38 2.8

to stir

152 1.0

to fold

• Specialized

78 5.9

Surface Forms

Etymology