sort synonyms

sort

n.

species, description, class; see kind 2, variety 1.

of sorts<strong> <em>or</em> </strong>of a sort

some, such as they are, ordinary; see common 1, poor 2.

out of sorts

irritated, upset, in a bad mood; see angry, troubled.

sort

v.

file, assort, class; see classify, distribute 1, order 3.

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