Meaning
A group of things or people that are alike in some way; a kind.
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Word origin
From Old French sorte, from Latin sors, meaning a lot, share, or kind.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- sorte
Grammar
Examples
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"Sort" means a kind or group of things that are alike.
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Here "sort" means a kind of person.
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"Sorts" is the plural, meaning more than one sort.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 8: sort, front, steal and 7 more words.