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sort

Meaning of sort

English

to put things into groups by type, like clothes before washing

中文

按照特点把东西放成不同的组

sort

Pronunciation

British English
/sɔːt/
American English
/sɔːrt/

sort with Chinese translation

sort usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Please sort these books by size.

请按大小给这些书分类。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

We sort our trash every day.

我们每天给垃圾分类。

sort synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sort, arrange, classify, sort out, organize, and group

A
🇬🇧English
arrange

To put things in a neat order, not into groups.

often

ENShe arranged the books in alphabetical order.

C
🇬🇧English
classify

To put into classes; formal or scientific.

rare word

ENScientists classify whales as mammals.

S
🇬🇧English
sort out

To organise things; also to solve a problem.

very often

ENI need to sort out my wardrobe.

Advanced: broader words

O
🇬🇧English
organize

To put in order generally, not necessarily by type.

often

ENLet's organize the kitchen this weekend.

G
🇬🇧English
group

To put into groups; slightly broader.

often

ENThe teacher grouped us by age.

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sort belongs to the topic "Digital Files and Office Admin →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does sort mean?

to put things into groups by type, like clothes before washing

How do you pronounce sort?

sort is pronounced [sɔːt].

How is sort used in a sentence?

请按大小给这些书分类。 Translation: Please sort these books by size.

Is sort part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?

Yes, sort can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sort part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, sort can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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