# sorted

Pronunciation: US say "SAWR-tid" /ˈsɔɹtɪd/; UK say "SAW-tid" /ˈsɔːtɪd/; AUS say "SAW-tuhd" /ˈsoːtəd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of sort. — simple past and past participle of sort
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of sort. Use this form for sorting that already happened.
   - _The librarian sorted the returned books by subject._
   - _We sorted through the boxes looking for the missing key._

## Adjective

2. Arranged into a particular order through the act of sorting.
   - Simple: Arranged into a clear order, with items grouped or lined up.
   - _The sorted recycling was ready for collection on Monday._
   - _A column of sorted names appeared on the screen._
3. In good order and fully under control. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: Working well and under control, with no problems left to fix.
   - _The plans for the trip are all sorted, so we can leave on time._
   - _Her schedule looked completely sorted heading into the busy week._
5. Having a sufficient supply of something, especially narcotics. *(slang, British)*
   - Simple: Having enough of a supply of something, especially drugs.
   - _They were sorted for the night, with plenty stashed away._
   - _He reckoned he was sorted until the next paycheck came through._

## Interjection

4. An exclamation expressing approval or that something has been completed or arranged. *(slang, British)*
   - Simple: Used to say that something is done or that you approve of it.
   - _Sorted! The deposit's paid and the keys are ours._
   - _Need a lift to the station tomorrow? Sorted._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/sorted (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).