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stirred

[stɜːd]

stirred Definition

  • 1to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern
  • 2to cause someone to feel a strong emotion or reaction
  • 3to move slightly or wake up from sleep

Using stirred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stirred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She stirred the soup with a wooden spoon.

  • Example

    The speech stirred the audience to action.

  • Example

    I was just starting to fall asleep when the phone rang and stirred me awake.

stirred Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for stirred

Phrases with stirred

  • stir up

    to cause trouble or create problems

    Example

    He's always stirring up trouble at work.

  • stir-crazy

    feeling restless or anxious from being in one place for too long

    Example

    After being stuck inside for days due to the snowstorm, I was starting to feel stir-crazy.

  • stir-fry

    a Chinese cooking technique where ingredients are quickly fried in a small amount of oil over high heat while being stirred constantly

    Example

    I'm going to make some stir-fry for dinner tonight.

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Summary: stirred in Brief

The verb 'stirred' [stɜːd] has several meanings. It can refer to mixing a liquid or substance, causing a strong emotion or reaction, or moving slightly or waking up from sleep. Examples include 'She stirred the soup with a wooden spoon.' and 'The speech stirred the audience to action.' 'Stirred' also appears in phrases like 'stir up,' meaning to cause trouble, and 'stir-fry,' a Chinese cooking technique.