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assorted
adjective as·sort·ed \-ˈsȯr-təd\
: including several kinds
Full Definition of ASSORTED
1
: suited especially by nature or character <an ill-assorted pair>
2
: consisting of various kinds <assorted chocolates>
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First Known Use of ASSORTED
circa 1797
Related to ASSORTED
- Synonyms
- miscellaneous, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, mixed, motley, patchwork, piebald, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied
- Antonyms
- homogeneous
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ASSORTED Defined for Kids
assorted
adjective as·sort·ed \ə-ˈsȯr-təd\
Definition of ASSORTED for Kids
1
: made up of various kinds <assorted chocolates>
2
: suited to one another : matching or fitting together <They looked at Dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering eyes … — L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz>
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