assort
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈsɔrt/
KK: /əˈsɔrt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To be of the same kind or type; to belong to the same category or group.
Example
The different types of flowers assort beautifully in the garden.
Tense Forms
Past: assorted
Past Participle: assorted
Conversation
I noticed you assort well with the new group at work.
Thanks! I feel like we have a lot in common.
It's great to see you assort with people who share your interests.
Yeah, it makes the work environment so much better.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
concur
associate
mix
Antonyms
differ
separate
disagree
transitive verb
Definition
To divide things into different groups based on their type or characteristics.
Example
The teacher asked us to assort the books by genre for the library.
Tense Forms
Past: assorted
Past Participle: assorted
Conversation
Did you see how they assort the snacks for the party?
Yeah, it looked so colorful and appealing!
I think it really makes a difference when they assort them by type.
Root Explanation
Assort is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "sort" (from Latin "sortire", meaning to draw lots or to choose). The word means to arrange or classify things according to their types or categories, as if choosing or drawing them together.
Memory Tip
Think of 'choosing' ('sort') things 'together' ('ad-') to remember that 'assort' means to arrange or classify items.
Visually Confused Words
reassort
passport
assert
assart
asport
asnort
aissor
sort