Sorts: meaning, definitions and examples

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sorts

 

[ sɔːrts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

types of

Categories that things are put into when they are separated from other things that are similar to them.

Synonyms

categories, kinds, types

Examples of usage

  • Books are usually arranged in different sorts in a library.
  • There are several different sorts of cheese available in the market.
  • Let's organize these documents into different sorts based on their topics.
Context #2 | Verb

arranges

To put things in a particular order or arrangement.

Synonyms

arranges, classifies, organizes

Examples of usage

  • She sorts her clothes by color before putting them in the closet.
  • The teacher asked the students to sort the words into alphabetical order.
  • I need to sort through these papers to find the one I'm looking for.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tipos

🇮🇳 प्रकार

🇩🇪 Sorten

🇮🇩 jenis

🇺🇦 сортує

🇵🇱 rodzaje

🇯🇵 種類

🇫🇷 types

🇪🇸 tipos

🇹🇷 türler

🇰🇷 종류

🇸🇦 أنواع

🇨🇿 druhy

🇸🇰 druhy

🇨🇳 种类

🇸🇮 vrste

🇮🇸 tegundir

🇰🇿 түрлері

🇬🇪 სახეობები

🇦🇿 növlər

🇲🇽 tipos

Etymology

The word 'sorts' originated from the Old French word 'sorte', meaning 'kind' or 'type'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to different categories or arrangements of things. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings related to categorization and organization.

See also: resort, sort, sortable, sorted, sorter, sorting, unsorted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,289, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.