Sift

B1 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of sift

strain
filter
sieve

Antonyms of sift

blend
combine
mix

Collocations of sift

sift through
Frequency: 80 %

I need to sift through all these documents to find the information I need.

sift flour
Frequency: 70 %

First, sift the flour before adding it to the mixture.

sift out
Frequency: 65 %

I need to sift out the irrelevant details from this report.

sift carefully
Frequency: 50 %

Be sure to sift the ingredients carefully to avoid any lumps in the batter.

sift quickly
Frequency: 45 %

We need to sift through these applications quickly to meet the deadline.

Idiomatic Expressions for sift

  • Phrase: sift out
    Meaning: to separate or remove unwanted or less desirable things from a group
    Usage: We need to sift out the irrelevant data from the important information.