types (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /taɪps/

Definition

A category of people or things that have common characteristics, often used to classify or group them.

Examples

• This new type of smartphone has a foldable screen.

• What types of music do you enjoy listening to?

• The museum displays various types of ancient pottery.

How to Use types

type of (prepositional phrase)

Used to introduce a category or classification. — "What type of car do you drive?"

Synonyms of types

Words with a similar meaning to types:

• kind
• sort
• category
• class

Antonyms of types

Words with the opposite meaning to types:

• individuality
• uniqueness

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