American English pronunciation
How to pronounce sifted
IPA transcription: ['sɪftɪd]
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Verb
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separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
“sift the flour”
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move as if through a sieve
“The soldiers sifted through the woods”
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check and sort carefully
“sift the information”
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distinguish and separate out
“sift through the job candidates”
Usage examples
- Workers sifted through the gravel to find more remains.