Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Sieve.
How to pronounce sieve:
US
Sieve - as a noun
Sieve - as a verb
Examine in order to test suitability
Example: "Screen these samples"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screen8screen outsort4Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
Example: "Sift the flour"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sift7strain6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
separate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Distinguish and separate out
Example: "Sift through the job candidates"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sift7Example Sentences
"She sieved the flour to remove any lumps."
"He sieves the sand to separate the tiny shells."
"They sieved the tea leaves before brewing the tea."
"After boiling, she sieved the vegetables to remove excess water."
"The chef sieved the sauce to achieve a smooth texture."
Word Game Points
Is SIEVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sieve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SIEVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SIEVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sieve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSIEVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SIEVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sieve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSIEVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
