filters
word · lemma: filter
Definition
Devices or tools that remove unwanted substances from a liquid, air, or data; can also refer to digital effects that change the appearance of photos or videos.
Usage & Nuances
'Filters' is used for physical items (like water or air filters), but also for digital features (as in social media or photo editing apps). In technology, 'filters' can mean rules to sort data (email filters). In photography, 'filters' are special effects. Collocations: 'coffee filters', 'photo filters', 'apply filters'.
Example Sentences
My car has special air filters.
basic
Please change the water filters every month.
basic
Some social media apps have fun filters for pictures.
basic
I use different filters to keep my email inbox organized.
natural
The coffee tastes better after it passes through those new filters.
natural
She always adds colorful filters to her travel photos before posting.
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