sieve vs separate

separate vs sieve

sieve and separate both are nouns.

sieve is not an adjective while separate is an adjective.

sieve and separate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sieve	Yes	No	Yes	No
separate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, separate is a hypernym of sieve; that is, separate is a word with a broader meaning than sieve:

sieve: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
separate: divide into components or constituents

sieve (noun)	separate (noun)
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles	a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
	a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

sieve (adjective)	separate (adjective)
	independent; not united or joint
	standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
	separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
	have the connection undone; having become separate

sieve (verb)	separate (verb)
distinguish and separate out	become separated into pieces or fragments
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements	divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
check and sort carefully	arrange or order by classes or categories
examine in order to test suitability	mark as different
	move or break apart
	force, take, or pull apart
	divide into components or constituents
	go one's own way; move apart
	make a division or separation
	treat differently on the basis of sex or race
	separate into parts or portions
	discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
	act as a barrier between; stand between

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