type
Translation
type, kind, sort, category
Examples
What type of music do you like?
What type of music do you like?
He is not the jealous type.
He is not the jealous type.
The text was printed in a large type.
The text was printed in a large type.
Grammar Patterns
a type of ((sth.)) a kind or category of (sth.) This is a new type of phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kind, sort, category, class
Etymology
From Greek 'typos' meaning 'a blow, impression, mark, figure', originally referring to printing type.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'type' as a specific 'impression' or category something fits into, like a stamp makes a specific type of mark.