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sift vs strain

strain vs sift

sift is not a noun while strain is a noun.

sift and strain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sift No No Yes No
strain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sift and strain are synonyms defined as:
  • sift and strain: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
Other synonyms of sift include sieve.
sift (noun) strain (noun)
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
the act of singing
an intense or violent exertion
the general meaning or substance of an utterance
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
(psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
sift (verb) strain (verb)
distinguish and separate out cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements alter the shape of (something) by stress
check and sort carefully to exert much effort or energy
move as if through a sieve use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
remove by passing through a filter
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
become stretched or tense or taut
rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender
test the limits of
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