American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sifted

IPA transcription: ['sɪftɪd]

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Verb

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

    “sift the flour”

  • move as if through a sieve

    “The soldiers sifted through the woods”

  • check and sort carefully

    “sift the information”

  • distinguish and separate out

    “sift through the job candidates”

Usage examples

  • Workers sifted through the gravel to find more remains.