type
0 antonyms and opposites of type, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A category or class of things that share particular features.
How to use type
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin typus, itself from Greek túpos meaning "mark" or "impression," related to a verb meaning "to strike."
Full origin of type →Frequently asked questions
What does “type” mean?
The word “type” means a category or class of things that share particular features. In plain terms, a category of thing (noun), or the act of entering text on a keyboard (verb).
How do you pronounce “type”?
“Type” is pronounced typ (/taɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “type” in a sentence?
Here is “type” used in a sentence: “What type of music do you enjoy the most?”
What is another word for “type”?
Words with a similar meaning to “type” include sort.
What part of speech is “type”?
Depending on how it is used, “type” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “type” come from?
The word “type” comes from Latin. From Latin typus, itself from Greek túpos meaning "mark" or "impression," related to a verb meaning "to strike.".
Is “type” a common word?
“Type” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “type” have?
“Type” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a category or class of things that share particular features.
What is the difference between a type and a kind?
The words are near-synonyms and usually interchangeable — 'this type of car' and 'this kind of car' mean the same. Type can carry a slightly more technical or precise ring, suggesting a defined category, while kind feels a little more casual. In most everyday sentences either word works fine.
What is the difference between type and category?
A category is a broad group into which things are sorted, often one of a formal set. A type is the specific class those things belong to based on shared features. The terms overlap heavily; category tends to emphasise the system of sorting, while type emphasises the shared characteristics themselves.
Can type be used as a verb?
Yes. As a verb, type means to write using a keyboard — 'type a letter.' It comes from the metal 'type' once used in printing presses. As a noun it also means a category, or a person's characteristic style — 'he's not my type.' The printing sense links the noun and verb.
What is an example of type used in a sentence?
'What type of music do you like?' asks which category someone prefers. The word groups things by shared features — blood type, soil type, or personality type all sort items into classes. It usually takes 'of' before the thing being classified, as in 'a type of flower.'