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type

[taɪp]

type Definition

  • 1a category of people or things having common characteristics
  • 2a person or thing that represents the typical qualities of a group or class
  • 3a particular form or kind of something

Using type: Examples

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

  • Example

    What type of music do you like?

  • Example

    She's not my type.

  • Example

    This is a new type of technology.

  • Example

    He's the type of person who always speaks his mind.

type Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for type

Idioms Using type

  • not one's type

    not someone's preferred or usual choice

    Example

    He's nice, but he's just not my type.

  • type up

    to write or enter information into a computer or other electronic device

    Example

    I'll type up the report and send it to you by the end of the day.

  • to type continuously and quickly

    Example

    She was typing away at her computer, trying to finish the project before the deadline.

Phrases with type

  • a personality type characterized by ambition, high energy, and competitiveness

    Example

    Her type A personality made her a successful businesswoman.

  • a personality type characterized by being more relaxed, less competitive, and less stressed than type A individuals

    Example

    His type B personality made him a great fit for the laid-back company culture.

  • blood type

    a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on red blood cells

    Example

    Before the surgery, they checked his blood type to make sure it was compatible with the donor's.

Origins of type

from Latin 'typus', meaning 'figure, image, form'

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Summary: type in Brief

The term 'type' [taɪp] refers to a category of people or things sharing common characteristics, such as 'What type of music do you like?' It can also refer to a person or thing representing the typical qualities of a group or class, as in 'She's not my type.' Additionally, 'type' can denote a particular form or kind of something, exemplified by 'This is a new type of technology.' 'Type' extends into phrases like 'type A personality,' and idioms like 'not one's type,' indicating a lack of preference.

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