kind vs sort

kind and sort both are nouns.

kind is an adjective but sort is not an adjective.

kind is not a verb while sort is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
kind	Yes	Yes	No	No
sort	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, kind and sort are synonyms defined as:

kind and sort: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

Other synonyms of kind include form, variety.

kind (noun)	sort (noun)
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality	an approximate definition or example
	a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
	a person of a particular character or nature
	an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

kind (adjective)	sort (adjective)
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
tolerant and forgiving under provocation
agreeable, conducive to comfort

kind (verb)	sort (verb)
	arrange or order by classes or categories
	examine in order to test suitability

Difference between kind and sort

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