Basic

stir

/stɜːr/

stir stɜːr

English Definition

v. to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern

中文释义

搅拌，搅动

Significado en Español

remover, agitar

한국어 뜻

휘젓다, 뒤섞다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

khuấy, trộn

Example Sentence

Stir the soup so it doesn't burn.

搅拌一下汤，以免烧焦。

Synonyms

mix blend agitate

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “stir”:

A separate
B blend
C settle
D still

Show answer

B — blend. “stir” means v. to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Please ______ the thick soup slowly so that it does not burn on the bottom.

A freeze
B spill
C stir
D drop

Show answer

C — stir. “stir” means v. to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern

Common questions about “stir”

What does “stir” mean?

stir — v. to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern. In Chinese: 搅拌，搅动.

How do you pronounce “stir”?

stir is pronounced /stɜːr/. It breaks into 1 syllable: stir.

How do you use “stir” in a sentence?

Stir the soup so it doesn't burn. (搅拌一下汤，以免烧焦。)

What are synonyms for “stir”?

mix, blend, agitate — all close in meaning to stir (v. to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern).

Is “stir” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. stir appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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83% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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stir

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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