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• past tense form of sort.
• past participle of sort.

sorted

American  

[sawr-tid] / ˈsɔr tɪd /

adjective

Geology.

1. (of sedimentary particles) uniform in size.

2. (of sedimentary rock) consisting of particles of uniform size.

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sorted British  

/ ˈsɔːtɪd /

interjection

1. an exclamation of satisfaction, approval, etc

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adjective

1. possessing the desired recreational drugs

Other Word Forms

• well-sorted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of sorted

First recorded in 1945–50; sort + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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sorted

So, now the midfield is sorted, it is natural for fans to look at the other areas of Carrick's squad that could do with reinforcements; namely left-back.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Copper, tantalum and even the plastic from circuit boards are sorted and sold to specialist recyclers.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Jacie Prieto Lopez, vice president of communications for LA28, the Olympics organizing group, confirmed that improvements would be made to the facility but said specifics were still being sorted out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

Here they are, this time sorted by projected sales CAGR:

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The woman picked up a handful of gray strings and sorted through them, and then looked at Hazel thoughtfully.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu