Synonyms for

Filtered

Verb / ˈfɪltɜ:d / Another word for filtered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to remove solid particles from a liquid by passing it through a filter

Synonyms & similar words

trickle percolate dribble strain filtrate separateout filterout sinkin filter permeate strained sifted screened refined clarified purified distilled winnowed separated decontaminated sanitized sterilized cleaned cleansed cleared fined polished purged rinsed washed

Synonyms by register

Formal

sifted strained purified clarified

Informal

strained cleaned up screened

Literary

refined distilled cleansed

Antonyms

unfiltered raw unprocessed original pure crude unrefined

Common collocations

  • filtered water
  • filtered light
  • filtered out
  • filtered through
  • filtered information
  • filtered coffee
  • filtered air

Word family

noun filter
verb filter
adjective filtered

Usage note

Often used to describe the removal of unwanted elements, whether literal (like in water purification) or figurative (like in information processing). Can imply a loss of authenticity if used negatively.

Example sentences

  1. I filtered the water before drinking it.
  2. She filtered the juice to remove the pulp.
  3. He filtered the oil to remove impurities.
  4. We filtered the air to remove allergens.
  5. The fish tank was filtered to keep the water clean.

Quotes

  • I'm like a filter, constantly filtering things in my mind.
  • Life is a camera, and I'm a filter.
  • We're all just walking each other home, wearing our favorite filtered masks.

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