sieve - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

Synonyms

• screen
• sieve

More generic

• strainer

More specific

• riddle
• sifter

Verb

distinguish and separate out

Synonyms

• sieve
• sift

More generic

• choose
• pick out
• select
• take

Verb

separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

Synonyms

• sieve
• sift
• strain

More generic

• separate

Also See

• sieve out

More specific

• resift
• rice
• riddle
• screen
• winnow

Verb

check and sort carefully

Synonyms

• sieve
• sift

More generic

• analyse
• analyze
• canvass
• examine
• study

Verb

examine in order to test suitability

Synonyms

• screen
• screen out
• sieve
• sort

More generic

• choose
• pick out
• select
• take

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