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filter

UK
/ˈfɪltə/
US
/ˈfɪltər/
filter out

Translations

filternoun
filters
pl
UK
/ˈfɪltə/
US
/ˈfɪltər/
The water filter needs to be replaced every six months.
Фильтр для воды нужно заменять каждые шесть месяцев.
Use a fine filter to sift the flour.
Используйте мелкое сито, чтобы просеять муку.
Additional translations
очиститель
перегородка
фильтрующий элемент
Synonyms
funnel
mesh
purifier
strainer
sieve
screen
separator
filterverb
filtered
Past Simple
filtered
Past Participle
filtering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɪl.tə/
US
/ˈfɪl.tɚ/
You need to filter the water before drinking it.
Вам нужно фильтровать воду перед тем, как её пить.
Additional translations
просеивать
Synonyms
sift
sort
refine
distill
separate
purify
strain
screen
filteradjective
UK
/ˈfɪl.tə/
US
/ˈfɪl.tɚ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something intended for or involved in filtration (e.g., filter paper, filter coffee).

Definitions

filternoun
A device or material for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it.
The water filter needs to be replaced every six months to ensure clean drinking water.
A program or device that processes data to remove unwanted information.
The email filter automatically moves spam messages to a separate folder.
A lens or screen that selectively transmits light of different wavelengths, typically used in photography.
The photographer used a red filter to enhance the contrast in the black and white photo.
An electronic circuit or device that selectively passes signals of certain frequencies while attenuating others.
The audio engineer inserted a low-pass filter to remove high-frequency hiss from the recording.
A software effect applied to a digital photograph or video to alter its appearance (e.g., colour, contrast, style).
She applied a vintage filter to the photo before posting it online.
filterverb
To pass a liquid, gas, light, or sound through a device to remove unwanted material.
The water was filtered to remove impurities before being bottled.
To gradually become visible or audible.
The sunlight filtered through the curtains, gently waking her up.
To selectively remove or block certain elements or information.
The software filters out spam emails to keep the inbox clean.
To move slowly or in small quantities.
The crowd began to filter out of the stadium after the game ended.
filteradjective
Designed for or relating to filtering; used to separate or screen out unwanted material.
He prefers filter coffee to instant varieties.
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