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in good sorts

UK/ɪn ˌɡʊd ˈsɔːts/US/ɪn ˌɡʊd ˈsɔɹts/

in good sorts adjective: healthy, functional; in good condition.

Adjective

in good sorts (comparative more in good sorts, superlative most in good sorts)

  1. (idiomatic) Healthy, functional; in good condition.

Forms of in good sorts

comparativemore in good sorts
superlativemost in good sorts

Origin of in good sorts

See the more common out of sorts.

Questions about in good sorts

What does in good sorts mean?
In good sorts means healthy, functional; in good condition.
What part of speech is in good sorts?
In good sorts is an adjective.
How do you pronounce in good sorts?
In good sorts is pronounced /ɪn ˌɡʊd ˈsɔːts/ (UK).

Words near in good sorts in the dictionary

  1. in good odor
  2. in good odour
  3. in good part
  4. in good repair
  5. in good season
  6. in good sorts
  7. in good stead
  8. in good time
  9. in good voice
  10. in green
  11. in gross

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