Filter Definition & Meaning
filter
- noun
- device that removes something from whatever passes through it
- an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it
- verb
- remove by passing through a filter; "filter out the impurities"
- pass through; "Water permeates sand easily"
- run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream; "water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"; "reports began to dribble in"
"Filter" in song lyrics
See how filter is used in real songs:
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"Follow my portion, I keep swallowin cigarettes to the filter"
Aesop Rock f/ Ann Colville — Shere Kahn -
"Can a run-away buckle the cloud-nine fantasy filter"
Aesop Rock — Water -
"Sometimes I hit the cigarette without no filter"
Digital Underground — Do Ya Like it Dirty?
Words that rhyme with filter
Usage tips for "filter"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "filter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for filter to find words that pair well.
Use "filter" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does filter mean?
- device that removes something from whatever passes through it an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it remove by passing through a filter; "filter out the impurities" pass through; "Water permeates sand easily" run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream; "water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"; "reports began to dribble in"
- What part of speech is filter?
- Filter is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does filter have?
- Filter has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).