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Pronunciation: [/soɹt/]

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sort: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use sort in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “organization”

(verb) to arrange things into groups based on similarities or differences. It's like putting your toys in different boxes based on their shapes or colors.

Example

She sorted her wardrobe by color, making it easier to find what she needed.

Example

He didn't bother to sort his emails, so he missed an important message.

Example

Can you help me sort these papers by date?

Context: “classification”

(noun) a category or type of something, like a group or set of objects that share a common feature. It's like saying all fruits belong to the 'fruit' sort.

Example

Books are under the 'reading materials' sort in the library.

Example

He couldn't find the right screw because it was in the wrong sort of container.

Example

What sort of snacks do you prefer?

How to pronounce sort

Pronunciation: [/soɹt/]

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