Words / A2

SORT/sɔːt/

Sort as a noun means a type or kind: what sort of, this sort of thing, all sorts of. Kind and type are close cousins. Sort as a verb means put into groups (sort the washing) — extra A2 sense. Do not write short (not long) for sort.

Meaning

A type or kind of something.

Examples

• “What sort of music do you like?”
• “What sort of ticket do you need — single or return?”
• “I enjoy this sort of quiet café in the afternoon.”

Good to know

what sort of / this sort of. Cousins: kind, type. Verb extra: sort the washing. Mix-up: short.

Near in meaning

kind, type

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