Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To arrange items or information systematically so they can be understood better. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Can you sort these papers?I like this sort of music.
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old French sortir, meaning to arrange, which is derived from Latin sortiri meaning to arrange by lot or to select.
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