Sort Definition & Meaning
sort
- noun
- a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
- an approximate definition or example; "she wore a sort of magenta dress"; "she served a creamy sort of dessert thing"
- a person of a particular character or nature; "what sort of person is he?"; "he's a good sort"
- an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion; "the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting"
- verb
- examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
- arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"
"Sort" in song lyrics
See how sort is used in real songs:
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"Reads books of every sort"
Buck 65 — Roses and Bluejays -
"Money coming up short, honey acting funny sort"
Dr. Ama — You Didn't Know -
"Graphic when I grabs it, gab with forms of this sort"
E-Rule — Listen Up
Words that rhyme with sort
Usage tips for "sort"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sort" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sort to find words that pair well.