Correct use of "Type" vs "Kind" vs "Sort"

[Dilson]

Hello people!
Can anyone tell me if there is a rule about the correct use (choice) of the words:
Kind (or kind of)
Type (or type of)
Sort (or sort of)

Thanks a lot!

Dilson

[Haihao]

IMO, they are synonyms and thus interchangeable when the group you refer to is not defined to be distinctly different in resemblance from another. However, "kind" and "sort" put an emphasis on an innate trait whereas "type" on a clear distinguishment.

[Iasku]

kind means - exactly the same.
sort means - somewhat like or related to that.