adj
Common
sorted
SAW-tihd
Sorted (adj) means Arranged into order. Example: “The names are sorted alphabetically.”
adj
1
Arranged into order.
"The names are sorted alphabetically."
"The sorted files were easy to find in the drawer."
"Once the cards were sorted by colour, we started the game."
2
British informal: organized, settled, or under control.
"Don't worry about the tickets, I've got it all sorted."
"Our holiday is all sorted, so we can relax now."
"Is the boiler sorted yet, or do we need to call someone?"
interjection
1
British informal: used to express approval or that something is settled.
"You'll pick me up at six? Sorted."
"Right, I'll bring the drinks and you bring the snacks. Sorted!"
"Sorted! We'll meet outside the station at noon then."
How to use sorted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "put in order," or (mainly British slang) "handled" or "all good."
UK vs US
The "handled/all good" sense is distinctly British slang and less common in American English.
Common pairings
all sorted
get sorted
sorted alphabetically
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What does “sorted” mean?
The word “sorted” means arranged into order. In plain terms, either "put in order," or (mainly British slang) "handled" or "all good.".
How do you pronounce “sorted”?
“Sorted” is pronounced SAW-tihd (/ˈsɔɹtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sorted” in a sentence?
Here is “sorted” used in a sentence: “The names are sorted alphabetically.”
What part of speech is “sorted”?
Depending on how it is used, “sorted” can be an adjective and an interjection.
Is “sorted” a common word?
“Sorted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sorted” have?
“Sorted” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: arranged into order.
What does sorted mean in British slang?
In British informal usage, sorted describes something that is organized, settled, or under control, such as "the tickets are sorted" meaning they've been taken care of. It can also stand alone as an interjection to signal agreement or that a plan is finalized.
Is sorted formal or informal English?
Sorted in the sense of "organized" or "handled" is informal British English, common in casual speech rather than formal writing. The more neutral, formal sense simply means arranged into order, as in a sorted list of names.
How is sorted different from solved?
Sorted implies something has been arranged, handled, or made ready, while solved specifically means a problem or puzzle has been figured out. You might say a schedule is sorted, but you would say a math problem is solved.
