work vs stir

work and stir both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
work	Yes	No	Yes	No
stir	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stir is a hyponym of work; that is, stir is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than work:

As verbs, stir is a hypernym of work; that is, stir is a word with a broader meaning than work:

Other hypernyms of work include excite, stimulate.

work (noun)	stir (noun)
activity directed toward making or doing something	a rapid active commotion
the occupation for which you are paid	emotional agitation and excitement
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing	a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
a place where work is done
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

work (verb)	stir (verb)
give a workout to	mix or add by stirring
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
go sour or spoil	affect emotionally
cause to undergo fermentation	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of	move very slightly
use or manipulate to one's advantage	move an implement through
to mix into a homogeneous mass	to begin moving
perform as expected when applied	stir feelings in
move into or onto
shape, form, or improve a material
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
prepare for crops
make something, usually for a specific function
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
proceed along a path
move in an agitated manner
provoke or excite
be employed
cause to work
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
have and exert influence or effect
operate in or through
cause to operate or function
behave in a certain way when handled