What does “sort” mean?
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Oh, this one comes up all the time!
So "sort" basically means to put things into groups or order. Like, "I need to sort my clothes — these go in the wash, these are clean." You're organizing things.
But in everyday British English especially, "sort" also means to fix or deal with a problem. Like if your friend says "my phone is broken," you might say "don't worry, I'll sort it" — meaning you'll handle it and make it okay. Or "we need to sort this out" means we need to figure this out and fix it.
You can also say "what sort of music do you like?" — here "sort" just means "type" or "kind."
So "sort" can mean organize, fix, or type — but all with this same idea of making things clear and in the right place.
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