Sort

usgb/sɔːrt/
noun

A type or kind of something.

What sort of car do you drive?
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Often appears as...

  • sort of thing
  • sort of person
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Clarifying Questions

Use 'sort of' when asking for specifics to understand better.

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What sort of music do you like?
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Not Just Objects

'Sort' can refer to abstract ideas, not only physical items.

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This charity supports all sorts of good causes.
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Generalizing

Use 'sort of' to make general statements when details are unknown.

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They sell all sorts of things there.
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