sort
Translation
sort, kind, type, variety
Examples
What sort of music do you like?
What sort of music do you like?
We saw all sorts of animals.
We saw all sorts of animals.
He is a good sort.
He is a good sort.
Grammar Patterns
a sort of ((sth.)) a type of (sth.) It's a sort of large cat.
all sorts of ((sth.)) many different types of (sth.) The shop sells all sorts of things.
what/which sort of ((sth.)) asking about the type of (sth.) What sort of car is it?
Similar Words
Synonyms: kind, type, variety, category
Etymology
From Latin 'sors' meaning 'lot, fate, share', which came into English via French.
Memory Tips
Connect the noun 'sort' (a type) with the verb 'to sort' (to arrange by type).