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stir vs to-do

to-do vs stir

stir and to-do both are nouns.

stir is a verb but to-do is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
to-do Yes No No No
As nouns, to-do is a hypernym of stir; that is, to-do is a word with a broader meaning than stir:
  • stir: a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
  • to-do: a disorderly outburst or tumult
Other hypernyms of stir include commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle.
stir (noun) to-do (noun)
a rapid active commotion a disorderly outburst or tumult
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stir (verb) to-do (verb)
mix or add by stirring
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
affect emotionally
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move very slightly
move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in
Difference between stir and to-do

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