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stir

/stɜːr/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does stir mean?

verb, noun

To move or cause to move (a liquid or a mixture) in a circular motion, typically with a spoon or other implement. A mixture or liquid that has been moved in this way.

Example

"She began to stir the soup, adding a pinch of salt."

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