sort

verb B1

Meaning

To sort means to arrange things in a specific order or to separate them into different groups.
💡 A common mistake is using "sort" without specifying what you are sorting.

Example Sentences

Can you help me sort these papers by date ?
Can you sort these papers by date and importance ?
I do not want to sort the old papers today .
I need to sort my clothes before doing the laundry .

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