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sorted

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɔɹtɪd/]

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sorted: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “organization”

(adjective) when things are arranged neatly in a particular order. Like when you clean up your toys and put them in separate boxes for dolls, cars, and blocks, everything is sorted.

Example

The books on the shelf are all sorted by genre, making them easy to find.

Example

Her desk was a mess with papers scattered everywhere, nothing was sorted.

Example

Have you sorted your clothes by color in the closet?

Context: “arrangement”

(verb) to put things in a particular order so that they are organized and easy to find. It's like tidying up your room and putting all your toys in different places.

Example

She sorted through the mail to find the important letters that needed immediate attention.

Example

He didn't bother to sort his Lego pieces, so it took him longer to find the right ones for his project.

Example

Can you help me sort the jigsaw puzzle pieces by colors?

How to pronounce sorted

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɔɹtɪd/]

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