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stirring vs stir

stir vs stirring

stirring and stir both are nouns.

stirring is an adjective but stir is not an adjective.

stirring is not a verb while stir is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stirring Yes Yes No No
stir Yes No Yes No
stirring (noun) stir (noun)
agitating a liquid with an implement a rapid active commotion
arousing to a particular emotion or action emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stirring (adjective) stir (adjective)
exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
stirring (verb) stir (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 stirring and stir

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