assorted meaning
assorted :
mixed, various
adjective
▪ She bought assorted candies.
▪ She bought mixed candies.
▪ The box has assorted fruits.
▪ The box has various fruits.
paraphrasing
▪ diverse – different kinds
▪ varied – different types
▪ mixed – combined kinds
▪ miscellaneous – mixed or varied
Pronunciation
assorted [əˈsɔːr.tɪd]
The stress is on 'sor' and sounds like 'uh-sor-tid'.
Common phrases and grammar about assorted
assorted - Common meaning
adjective
mixed, various
Part of Speech Changes for "assorted"
▪ assortment (noun) – a variety or mix
▪ assort (verb) – to arrange or group
Common Expressions with "assorted"
▪ assorted colors – mixed colors
▪ assorted items – various things
▪ assorted goods – mixed products
▪ assorted flavors – different tastes
Important examples of assorted in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, assorted often refers to a mix of items or products.
Example of a confusing word: assorted (as an adjective) vs. assort (as a verb)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Assorted is used as an adjective to describe a collection of different items in TOEIC questions.
assorted
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
assorted merchandise
'varied goods', used in retail or shopping contexts.
assorted bag
means 'a bag with mixed items', used in shopping or gift contexts.
Differences between similar words and assorted
assorted
,
diverse
differences
Assorted means a mix of different things, while diverse emphasizes a wide range of differences.
assorted
,
mixed
differences
Assorted is often used for a purposeful mix, while mixed can be any combination.
Words with the same origin as assorted
The origin of assorted
The word 'assorted' comes from the Latin 'sortiri', meaning to allot or arrange.
Word structure
It has the prefix a (to), root sort (arrange), and suffix ed (adjective), meaning 'arranged together'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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