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Filter

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɪltə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɪltər/"]/

Meaning of Filter

a device containing paper, sand, chemicals, etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted

In simple words: To remove unwanted parts from something.

Filter in a sentence

• an **air/oil filter**
• a **coffee/water filter**
• **filter paper** for the coffee machine
• The camera has an anti-glare filter.
• When you do a search, there are filters for size and brand.
• **Spam filters** block out almost all threats.
• The software allows you to apply filters, remove blemishes and add text to your images.
• a filter lane

How to use Filter

Use 'filter' in contexts like photography, manufacturing, or data analysis. It’s appropriate in both everyday and professional settings, but avoid it in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

filter + object

Memory hint

Think of a coffee filter; it lets coffee through but keeps the grounds out.

Related words

Collocations with Filter

• filter the water
• filter out noise
• apply a filter
• data filter
• coffee filter

Synonyms for Filter

• strain
• purify
• sift
• screen
• remove

Opposites of Filter

• combine
• mix

Common mistakes with Filter

• Confused with 'sleek' vs 'sleeked'
• Using 'filtering' without an object
• Mistaking 'filter' for 'funnel'

Frequently asked questions about Filter

What does Filter mean?

To remove unwanted parts from something.

What is the definition of Filter?

a device containing paper, sand, chemicals, etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted

How do you use Filter in a sentence?

an **air/oil filter**

Can you give another example of Filter?

a **coffee/water filter**

What are synonyms for Filter?

Common alternatives include strain, purify, sift, screen, remove.

What is the opposite of Filter?

Opposite meanings include combine, mix.

What words go with Filter?

It commonly pairs with filter the water, filter out noise, apply a filter, data filter, coffee filter.

What are common mistakes when using Filter?

Confused with 'sleek' vs 'sleeked' Using 'filtering' without an object Mistaking 'filter' for 'funnel'

How do you pronounce Filter?

US: /["/ˈfɪltər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɪltə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Filter?

Use 'filter' in contexts like photography, manufacturing, or data analysis. It’s appropriate in both everyday and professional settings, but avoid it in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Filter?

"Filter" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.