English · Question Words
what sort
/wɒt ˈsɔːt/
[/wɒt ˈsɔːt/]
what kind
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to ask about the type or nature of something.
Example
What sort of person would leave their dog out in the rain?
What sort of person would leave their dog out in the rain?
Etymology
A combination of 'what' and 'sort' (Latin 'sors', lot, condition).
How & Where It’s Used
A slightly more British synonym for 'what kind'.