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sieve vs select

select vs sieve

sieve is a noun but select is not a noun.

sieve is not an adjective while select is an adjective.

sieve and select both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sieve Yes No Yes No
select No Yes Yes No
As verbs, select is a hypernym of sieve; that is, select is a word with a broader meaning than sieve:
  • sieve: distinguish and separate out
  • select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hypernyms of sieve include choose, pick out, take.
As verbs, select is a hypernym of sieve; that is, select is a word with a broader meaning than sieve:
  • sieve: examine in order to test suitability
  • select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hypernyms of sieve include choose, pick out, take.
sieve (noun) select (noun)
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
sieve (adjective) select (adjective)
selected or chosen for special qualifications
of superior grade
sieve (verb) select (verb)
distinguish and separate out pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
check and sort carefully
examine in order to test suitability
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