Definition

A type or category of people or things that share similar characteristics.

Example

There are many sorts of fruits available at the market.

Conversation

I met a really interesting sort of person at the café yesterday.

Oh really? What made them interesting?

They had such a unique perspective on art and life.

That sounds cool! I love meeting people like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To arrange things in a specific order or to group them based on shared characteristics.

Example

Please sort the books by their genres before putting them on the shelf.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to sort through my old clothes this weekend.

That sounds like a big task! Do you have a plan?

Yeah, I want to keep what I wear often and donate the rest.

Root Explanation

Sort → The word originates from Old French *sorte*, meaning a kind or class. It refers to the act of categorizing or classifying items into different kinds or types.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sorte' meaning a kind or class — this helps you remember that 'sort' means to categorize or arrange things into different types.

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