Stir vs. Mix
Difference Between Stir and Mix
Stirverb
To pass an implement through (a liquid, for example), usually in circular motions, so as to mix or cool the contents
stirred the soup before tasting it.Mixverb
To combine or blend into one mass or mixture
Mix the dry ingredients first.Stirverb
To use an implement to move or rearrange the fuel in (a fire) to increase light or heat.
Mixverb
To create or form by combining ingredients
mix a drink.mix cement.Stirverb
To add or mix in (an ingredient, for example) into a liquid or mixture by moving an implement
stirred a cup of sugar into the cake batter.Mixverb
To add (an ingredient or element) to another
mix an egg into batter.Stirverb
To mix together the ingredients of (a liquid, for example) before cooking or use by moving an implement
stirred up some popover batter.stirred the paint.Mixverb
To combine or join
mix joy with sorrow.Stirverb
To move or pass (an implement) through a liquid in order to mix or cool the contents
stirred her spoon in her coffee.Mixverb
To bring into social contact
mix boys and girls in the classroom.Stirverb
To cause to move or shift, especially slightly or with irregular motion
A breeze stirred the branches.Mixverb
To produce (an organism) by crossbreeding.
Stirverb
To cause to become active; bestir
stirred themselves to fix breakfast.Mixverb
To combine (two or more audio tracks or channels) to produce a composite audio recording.
Stirverb
To excite strong feelings in or rouse, as from indifference
The speaker stirred us to volunteer at the homeless shelter.Mixverb
To produce (a soundtrack or recording) in this manner.
Stirverb
To provoke deliberately; incite. Often used with up
stir up trouble.Mixverb
To become combined or blended together
Stir until the eggs mix with the flour.Stirverb
To change position slightly
The leaves were stirring in the breeze.Mixverb
To be capable of being blended together
Oil does not mix with water.Stirverb
To start to move, especially in rising from sleep
The house was quiet, as no one had stirred yet.Mixverb
To associate socially or get along with others
He does not mix well at parties.Stirverb
To move about actively or busily
People were stirring about the office.Mixverb
To mate so as to produce a hybrid; crossbreed.
Stirverb
To move away from a customary or usual place or position
instructed the guards not to stir from their posts.Mixverb
To become involved
In the case of a family argument, a friend should not mix in.Stirverb
To stir or mix a liquid or mixture
stood at the counter stirring.Mixnoun
A combination of diverse elements
The downtown has a good mix of stores and restaurants.Stirverb
To be capable of being stirred
a mixture that stirs easily.Mixnoun
A mixture of ingredients packaged and sold commercially
a cake mix.Stirverb
To happen or begin
when the civil rights movement first stirred.Mixnoun
A recording that is produced by combining and adjusting two or more audio tracks or channels.
Stirverb
To be roused or affected by strong feelings
"His wrath so stirred within him, that he could have struck him dead" (Charles Dickens).Mixnoun
An animal resulting from interbreeding, especially a dog or cat of mixed breed.
Stirnoun
A stirring, mixing, or poking movement
gave the fire a stir.Mixverb
(transitive) To stir together.
Mix the eggs and milk with the flour until the consistency is smooth.Stirnoun
A slight movement
slept soundly and barely made a stir.Mixverb
(transitive) To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate).
to mix business with pleasureDon't mix the meat recipes with the dairy recipes.Stirnoun
An excited reaction or commotion
The news caused quite a stir in our family.Mixverb
(ambitransitive) To form by mingling; to produce by the stirring together of ingredients; to concoct from different parts.
Yellow and blue paint mix to make green.Stirnoun
Prison.
Mixverb
(transitive) To blend by the use of a mixer machine.
Mix the egg whites until they are stiff.Stirverb
(transitive) To incite to action
Mixverb
To combine (several tracks).
I'll mix the rhythm tracks down to a single track.Stirverb
(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate.
She stirred the pudding with a spoon.Mixverb
To produce a finished version of (a recording).
I'm almost done mixing this song.Stirverb
(transitive) To agitate the content of (a container), by passing something through it.
Would you please stand here and stir this pot so that the chocolate doesn't burn?Mixverb
(ambitransitive) To unite with in company; to join; to associate.
Stirverb
(transitive) To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot.
Mixnoun
The result of mixing two or more substances; a mixture.
Now add the raisins to the mix.Stirverb
To change the place of in any manner; to move.
Mixnoun
The result of combining items normally kept separate.
My recipe file was now a mix of meat and dairy.The combination of classical music and hip hop is a surprisingly good mix.Stirverb
(intransitive) To move; to change one’s position.
Mixnoun
(music) The result of mixing several tracks.
The rhythm mix sounds muddy.Stirverb
(intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself.
Mixnoun
(music) The finished version of a recording.
I've almost finished the mix for this song.Stirverb
(intransitive) To become the object of notice; to be on foot.
Mixnoun
a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
Stirverb
To rise, or be up and about, in the morning.
Mixnoun
an event that combines things in a mixture;
a gradual mixture of culturesStirnoun
The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.
Mixnoun
the act of mixing together;
paste made by a mix of flour and waterthe mixing of sound channels in the recording studioStirnoun
Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
Mixverb
mix together different elements;
The colors blend wellStirnoun
Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.
Mixverb
open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups;
This school is completely desegregatedStirnoun
(slang) Jail; prison.
He's going to spendin' maybe ten years in stir.Mixverb
to bring or combine together or with something else;
resourcefully he mingled music and danceStirnoun
a disorderly outburst or tumult;
they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had causedMixverb
as of electronic signals;
mixing soundsStirnoun
emotional agitation and excitement
Mixverb
add as an additional element or part;
mix water into the drinkStirnoun
a rapid bustling commotion
Mixverb
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement;
shuffle the cardsStirverb
move an implement through with a circular motion;
stir the soupstir my drinkStirverb
move very slightly;
He shifted in his seatStirverb
stir feelings in;
stimulate my appetiteexcite the audiencestir emotionsStirverb
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of;
These stories shook the communitythe civil war shook the countryStirverb
affect emotionally;
A stirring movieI was touched by your kind letter of sympathyStirverb
evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic;
raise the specter of unemploymenthe conjured wild birds in the airstir a disturbancecall down the spirits from the mountainStirverb
to begin moving,
As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stirStirverb
mix or add by stirring;
Stir nuts into the dough
