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assorted definition

as·sorted (-id)

adjective

  1. of different sorts; of various kinds; miscellaneous
  2. sorted into groups according to kind
  3. matched a poorly assorted pair

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assorted Synonyms

assorted

modif.

varied, miscellaneous, mixed; see different 2.


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assorted Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • paraphernalia: In fact he has chuckled quietly to himself as Basher has loaded himself down on race days with GPS's and other assorted paraphernalia.

Modifying Another Word

  • oddly: Hands and fists They were an oddly assorted crowd.

Used with adjective complement

  • use: Dundee Cake I've given this light fruit-cake a modern twist using assorted dried fruits experiment with dried cranberries, prunes and dates.
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