Pronunciation: /sɔrt/
noun a category or type of something
A1 I need to organize my clothes into different sorts.
A2 Can you help me categorize these books into different sorts?
B1 The library has a wide sort of magazines for you to choose from.
B2 She has a unique sort of talent that sets her apart from others.
C1 The museum has an impressive sort of collection of ancient artifacts.
C2 His paintings are a sort of masterpiece that captivates viewers.
verb to arrange or classify according to type
A1 I need to sort my clothes before putting them away.
A2 Can you help me sort through these papers to find the important ones?
B1 The librarian asked us to sort the books by genre.
B2 I have a system in place to sort my emails into different folders.
C1 She hired a professional organizer to help her sort through all her belongings.
C2 The detective was able to sort through the evidence and solve the case.
adjective having a particular quality or characteristic
A1 I need to buy some sort of gift for my friend's birthday.
A2 She found a sort of solution to the problem by talking to her teacher.
B1 The new employee was asked to organize the files into some sort of order.
B2 The artist's work is a sort of fusion between traditional and modern styles.
C1 His novel is a sort of masterpiece that blends genres seamlessly.
C2 The museum's collection is a sort of treasure trove of rare artifacts.
adverb in a particular manner or way
A1 I sort of like ice cream.
A2 She sorta knows how to swim.
B1 He sort of understood the instructions.
B2 They sorta managed to finish the project on time.
C1 The team sort of succeeded in their mission.
C2 The results were sort of inconclusive.
formal The librarian asked the students to sort the books by genre.
informal Can you help me sort through these papers to find the important ones?
slang I need to sort out my closet before it becomes a total mess.
figurative She needed to sort out her feelings before making a decision.
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