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sift
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- pronunciation:
- sIft
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sifts, sifting, sifted |
| definition 1: |
to pass or force through a screen in order to break up the larger parts.
Cindy sifted the flour and spices for the cake.- similar words:
- filter, pan, separate, strain
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| definition 2: |
to search through something in great detail.
The detective sifted through the evidence looking for clues.- similar words:
- hunt, investigate, research, search
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| related words: |
process, search |
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| derivation: |
sifter (n.) |
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