Sift Definition & Meaning
sift
- verb
- move as if through a sieve; "The soldiers sifted through the woods"
- separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
- check and sort carefully; "sift the information"
- distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"
"Sift" in song lyrics
See how sift is used in real songs:
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"While others get played quick, cause we be making hits through the grave sift"
Shyheim f/ Raekwon, RZA, Madman, Killa Sin, Rubbabandz — Young Godz
Words that rhyme with sift
Usage tips for "sift"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sift mean?
- move as if through a sieve; "The soldiers sifted through the woods" separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour" check and sort carefully; "sift the information" distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"
- What part of speech is sift?
- Sift is a verb.
- How many definitions does sift have?
- Sift has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).