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sorts

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɔɹts// UK //sˈɔːts// sorts

n. different types or kinds of things. You use this word when you are talking about a group of items that are similar but not exactly the same.

n. categories or varieties of things sharing common characteristics. Often used in the plural to refer to a diverse but related collection of items.


SIMPLE

The shop sells all sorts of fresh bread.

CONTEXTUAL

The library contains all sorts of books, from historical biographies to modern science fiction novels.

COMPLEX

The investigation uncovered all sorts of inconsistencies in the witness's testimony, leading the jury to doubt the reliability of the entire prosecution case.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form 'sorts' within the phrase 'all sorts of' to emphasize variety.

Pitfall

all sort of thingsall sorts of thingsWhen using 'all' to describe variety, the noun must be pluralized to 'sorts'.

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