Definition of
sieve is the dictionary form of Siever Definition of sieve
1
[ noun ] a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

Synonyms

screen

2
[ verb ] distinguish and separate out

Synonyms

sift

Examples

"sift through the job candidates"

3
[ verb ] examine in order to test suitability

Synonyms

screen_out sort screen

Examples

"screen these samples" "screen the job applicants"

4
[ verb ] check and sort carefully

Synonyms

sift

Examples

"sift the information"

5
[ verb ] separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

Synonyms

strain sift

Examples

"sift the flour"

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Rhymes with

receiver lever weaver leaver fever beaver cheever griever cleaver achiever retriever reliever believer nonbeliever underachiever

Phonetic and Homophones

S IY1 V ER0

Similar Spelling

Siver sipper Sieber Siberia sever Severy severe Severa

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