Differences-kind,sort and type

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What are the differences between kind,sort and type ?Seeking your kind help.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

There is no difference in meaning.  'Sort' is somewhat less formal than 'kind', and 'type' is somewhat more formal than 'kind'.

Alexander OJR · Answer

In a more formal article,such as a content in a book,we should use 'type' as a form term when it needs to be used. For instance,

1)many types of element in Chemistry have been known by man.
2)Humans have many types of personality,it is undeniable. Is it right ?

Many types/sorts/kinds of handbag(s)/animal(s)/house(s). After "many types/sorts/kinds of" ,the following noun should be plural or singular ?

Kind can mean a particular type of man.

For example:
1)I am not the kind to tell lies.
2)I am mot the kind to be angry easily.
3)I don't believe that she is the kind to talk big.

Are these correct and is it formal or not ?

Mister Micawber · Answer

In a more formal article,such as a content in a book,we should use 'type' as a form term when it needs to be used. ... Is it right ?-- Yes, especially for classifications.

Many types/sorts/kinds of handbag(s)/animal(s)/house(s). After "many types/sorts/kinds of" ,the following noun should be plural or singular -- It is better style to use singular + singular ('a kind of dog') and plural + plural ('3 kinds of dogs'), but the others are not absolutely wrong.

Kind can mean a particular type of man. For example:
1)I am not the kind to tell lies.
2)I am mot the kind to be angry easily.
3)I don't believe that she is the kind to talk big. Are these correct and is it formal or not ?-- Using 'kind' this way is what I would call 'neutral' that is, neither formal nor informal.

Alexander OJR · Answer

Mister MicawberMany types/sorts/kinds of handbag(s)/animal(s)/house(s). After "many types/sorts/kinds of" ,the following noun should be plural or singular -- It is better style to use singular + singular ('a kind of dog') and plural + plural ('3 kinds of dogs'), but the others are not absolutely wrong.

From your context,what is meant by the others are not absolutely wrong ?

1.Two bunches of rose(s).
2.Three groups of gangster(s).
3.Six rows of house(s).

Does quantifier also obey this rule that singular + singular and plural + plural ?Or,In informal/spoken English,the structure that plural + singular is also acceptable ?
For example:Three portions of roast chicken(no s)

Mister Micawber1)I am not the kind to tell lies.
2)I am not the kind to be angry easily.

Is this form( the+kind+to+expression ) right ?Is it an usual pattern of expression in spoken English/conversation ?

Can the word "kind" be replaced by "sort",while it still can remain the same meaning ?

I am not the (kind) sort to tell lies.Correct ?

Mister Micawber · Answer

From your context,what is meant by the others are not absolutely wrong ?-- We are discussing only the words type, kind, sort, so your examples are irrelevant to the conversation.

Is this form( the+kind+to+expression ) right ?-- Yes. Is it an usual pattern of expression in spoken English/conversation ?-- It is standard: formal or informal.

Can the word "kind" be replaced by "sort",while it still can remain the same meaning? I am not the (kind) sort to tell lies.Correct ?-- Yes

Alexander OJR · Answer

Okay.
Thank for your kind help,very useful for me.

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