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Sifted Meaning in English

word · lemma: sift

ˈsɪftɪd
SIF-tid
sˈɪftɪd
SIF-tid

Definition

Passed through a sieve or filter to remove large pieces or separate finer parts, often used in cooking or analysis. It can also mean examined carefully to find something important.

Usage & Nuances

'Sifted' is used mainly for flour, sugar, or ingredients in baking and cooking, but also in a figurative sense for examining information closely. Common phrases: 'sifted flour', 'sifted evidence'. Not to be confused with 'shifted' (moved position).

Example Sentences

The sifted flour makes the cake lighter.

basic

All sugar must be sifted before use.

basic

She added the sifted cocoa powder to the mixture.

basic

We sifted through old boxes to find the family photos.

natural

Investigators sifted the evidence for clues.

natural

I sifted the comments to find helpful feedback.

natural