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- [win-oh]
- /ˈwɪn oʊ/
- /ˈwɪn.əʊ/
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- [win-oh]
- /ˈwɪn oʊ/
Definitions of winnow word
- verb with object winnow to free (grain) from the lighter particles of chaff, dirt, etc., especially by throwing it into the air and allowing the wind or a forced current of air to blow away impurities. 1
- verb with object winnow to drive or blow (chaff, dirt, etc.) away by fanning. 1
- verb with object winnow to blow upon; fan. 1
- verb with object winnow to subject to some process of separating or distinguishing; analyze critically; sift: to winnow a mass of statements. 1
- verb with object winnow to separate or distinguish (valuable from worthless parts) (sometimes followed by out): to winnow falsehood from truth. 1
- verb with object winnow to pursue (a course) with flapping wings in flying. 1
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Origin of winnow
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English win(d)wen (v.), Old English windwian, derivative of wind wind1
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Parts of speech for Winnow
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
winnow popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
winnow usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for winnow
verb winnow
- examine — Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
- go through — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- pick over — to choose or select from among a group: to pick a contestant from the audience.
- sort — a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature: to develop a new sort of painting; nice people, of course, but not really our sort.
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