sorts

[sɔːts]

sorts Definition

  • 1a category of people or things that are similar in some way
  • 2used to emphasize that there are many different types of something

Using sorts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sorts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I like all sorts of music, from classical to rock.

  • Example

    She has all sorts of books in her library.

  • Example

    There were all sorts of people at the party.

  • Example

    He's been having all sorts of problems lately.

sorts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sorts

Phrases with sorts

  • of a sort

    not very good or not exactly what is needed or wanted

    Example

    The hotel was clean, of a sort, but it wasn't very comfortable.

  • used to emphasize that there are many different types of something

    Example

    She has all sorts of books in her library.

  • used to show that what you are saying is not exactly accurate or true

    Example

    I'm sort of tired.

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Summary: sorts in Brief

The term 'sorts' [sɔːts] refers to categories of people or things that share similarities. It is used to emphasize the existence of many different types of something, as in 'She has all sorts of books in her library.' 'Sorts' also appears in phrases like 'of a sort,' indicating something that is not very good or not exactly what is needed or wanted.