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allsorts Definition

all·sorts (ôlsôrts)

Brit. assorted small candies, usually flavored with licorice

allsorts Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • thing: It takes place from 10am - 4.30pm with allsorts of fun things to do!
  • problem: I was terrified for weeks; I probably caused allsorts of problems for Sarah with my mood swings.
  • product: I keep reading about allsorts of products for pests but I'm unsure which are worth using and if they are considered organic?
  • weather: Within these months you can get allsorts of weather - so be prepared!
  • item: You will find allsorts of wonderful items at Madhouse gifts.
  • music: I like allsorts of music mainly pop including 80's and the Beach Boys.

Converse of object

  • have: Tone Deaf Amigos play an interesting breed of music having allsorts on stage including their dad's PC, well worth keeping an eye on.
  • do: In the end I was doing allsorts - waving my hands around and so on - just to test how scared it was.
  • eat: This variety carries over into the suburban garden where they will also eat allsorts of kitchen scraps and bird foods.
  • cause: I was terrified for weeks; I probably caused allsorts of problems for Sarah with my mood swings.
  • find: You will find allsorts of wonderful items at Madhouse gifts.
  • see: The name means plains but I saw allsorts of landscapes here including rainforest, swamps and savannah.

Noun used with modifier

  • licorice: Here comes four pounds of mixed chocolate and 8 pints of tea, soup, licorice allsorts and lastly the oyster!
  • fruit: From an informal bunch of Summer flowers to wiring fruit allsorts in to your bouquet, we're the fairies for you!

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