sifted

[ˈsɪftɪd]

sifted Definition

• 1. to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve in order to remove large pieces or lumps
• 2. to examine something very carefully in order to find something or to separate what is important from what is not

Using sifted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sifted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl.

• Example

  She sifted through the evidence looking for clues.

• Example

  The police sifted through the documents for any useful information.

sifted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sifted

• filter
• strain
• sieve
• sort
• screen

Antonyms for sifted

• clump
• lump
• combine

Phrases with sifted

• sift through

  to examine something carefully in order to find something or to separate what is important from what is not

  Example

  I spent hours sifting through old photographs trying to find the one I was looking for.

• sift out

  to separate something from a mixture by putting it through a sieve or by using a filter

  Example

  She sifted out the larger stones from the soil.

• sift something from something

  to remove something from a mixture by putting it through a sieve or by using a filter

  Example

  He sifted the sand from the shells.

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Summary: sifted in Brief

The verb 'sifted' [ˈsɪftɪd] means to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve to remove large pieces or lumps, or to examine something very carefully in order to find something or to separate what is important from what is not. It can be used in phrases like 'sift through' and 'sift out,' and is often used in cooking and investigative contexts.