winnower

win·now

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [win-oh]
- /ˈwɪn oʊ/
- /ˈwɪnəʊə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [win-oh]
- /ˈwɪn oʊ/

Definitions of winnower word

verb with object winnower 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 winnower to drive or blow (chaff, dirt, etc.) away by fanning. 1
verb with object winnower to blow upon; fan. 1
verb with object winnower to subject to some process of separating or distinguishing; analyze critically; sift: to winnow a mass of statements. 1
verb with object winnower to separate or distinguish (valuable from worthless parts) (sometimes followed by out): to winnow falsehood from truth. 1
verb with object winnower to pursue (a course) with flapping wings in flying. 1

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Origin of winnower

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 Winnower

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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winnower 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.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

winnower usage trend in Literature

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