sift vs sieve

sift is not a noun while sieve is a noun.

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

As verbs, sift and sieve are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, sift and sieve are synonyms defined as:

sift and sieve: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

Other synonyms of sift include strain.

As verbs, sift and sieve are synonyms defined as:

sift (noun)	sieve (noun)
	a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

sift (verb)	sieve (verb)
distinguish and separate out	distinguish and separate out
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements	separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
check and sort carefully	check and sort carefully
move as if through a sieve	examine in order to test suitability