Synonyms for

Filters

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

Definition

Filters are devices or materials that remove or separate unwanted substances from something.

Synonyms & similar words

filterout trickle filtrate separateout permeate strain filter sinkin dribble percolate strainer sieve screen mesh net colander percolator cleaner purifier refiner clarifier distiller separator extractor remover eliminator absorber adsorber decontaminator detoxifier

Synonyms by register

Formal

sieves screens membranes purifiers

Informal

strainers catchers traps

Literary

clarifiers refiners

Antonyms

blockers obstructions hindrances barriers impediments stoppers

Common collocations

  • water filters
  • air filters
  • coffee filters
  • oil filters
  • apply filters
  • remove filters
  • change filters
  • install filters

Word family

noun filter
verb filter
adjective filtered

Usage note

As a verb, 'filter' can mean to pass a liquid or gas through a filter, or to remove unwanted elements. It can also mean to move gradually into or out of a place.

Example sentences

  1. I use a filter to make sure there are no lumps in my pancake batter.
  2. The air filters in my house need to be replaced every few months.
  3. She poured the water through a filter to remove any impurities.
  4. The fish tank needs a filter to keep the water clean.
  5. The coffee shop uses a special filter to make their espresso.

Quotes

  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats
  • The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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