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turn on vs stir

stir vs turn on

turn on is not a noun while stir is a noun.

turn on and stir both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn on No No Yes No
stir Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stir is a hypernym of turn on; that is, stir is a word with a broader meaning than turn on:
  • turn on: to evoke sexual feelings
  • stir: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Other hypernyms of turn on include excite, shake, shake up, stimulate.
turn on (noun) stir (noun)
a rapid active commotion
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
turn on (verb) stir (verb)
become hostile towards mix or add by stirring
get high, stoned, or drugged summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
cause to operate by flipping a switch affect emotionally
to evoke sexual feelings stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused move very slightly
produce suddenly or automatically move an implement through
be contingent on to begin moving
stir feelings in
Difference between turn on and stir

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