Synonyms for

Sorts

Verb / sɔ:rts / Another word for sorts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sorts means kinds or types of things.

Synonyms & similar words

kind classify screenout sort variety class form sorting sortout sieve screen separate assort types kinds categories varieties classes genres species families groups divisions grades ranks sortings arrangements classifications assortments categorizations groupings collections bunches

Synonyms by register

Formal

category classification type kind

Informal

kind type variety brand

Literary

ilk stamp breed

Antonyms

disorder chaos disarray jumble mess confusion

Common collocations

  • all sorts of
  • many sorts of
  • different sorts of
  • sorts of people
  • sorts of things
  • sorts of ways
  • sorts of problems

Word family

noun sort
verb sort

Usage note

The word 'sorts' is often used informally in phrases like 'all sorts of' to mean a wide variety of things. It can also refer to a specific category or type.

Example sentences

  1. There are many sorts of fruits at the grocery store.
  2. I like all sorts of music, from classical to rock to country.
  3. We need to sort these books into different categories.
  4. The teacher sorted the students into groups based on their reading levels.
  5. There are all sorts of different flowers in the garden.

Quotes

  • All sorts of chaos will erupt if we don't take action.
  • There are all sorts of people in the world, each with their own unique story.
  • In life, you'll encounter all sorts of challenges and obstacles.

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