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sort
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- pronunciation:
- sort
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- of sorts, out of sorts, sort out
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
kind; class.
What sort of dog is that?- synonyms:
- category, class, kind, species, type, variety
- similar words:
- brand, breed, description, fashion, form, genre, make, manner, mold, nature
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| definition 2: |
type or kind, with respect to basic character or nature.
Her friends are of a reputable sort.- synonyms:
- character, kind, nature
- similar words:
- quality
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| related words: |
brand, breed, category, classification, genius |
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| phrase: |
of sorts, out of sorts |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
sorts, sorting, sorted |
| definition 1: |
to arrange or separate into classes or groups.
Everyone's laundry goes in together, so I have to sort it all when it's dry.The children enjoy sorting all their Halloween candy.We sort all the different books that are donated into their various categories.- synonyms:
- group, separate, type
- similar words:
- arrange, catalogue, categorize, classify, divide, grade, graduate, list, order, organize, systematize
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| definition 2: |
to separate so as to distinguish from others (usu. fol. by "out").
They sorted out their personal belongings from the pile of things.- similar words:
- differentiate, divide, organize, pick out, select, separate, sift, tidy up
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| definition 3: |
to make clear so as to solve or bring to a resolution (fol. by "out").
These are issues that are difficult to sort out.- synonyms:
- clarify, resolve, settle
- similar words:
- sift through, solve, understand
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| related words: |
coordinate, screen |
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| phrase: |
sort out |
| derivations: |
sortable (adj.), sorter (n.) |
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