Various: Definition, Common Uses & Synonyms

Meaning 1：having many different types (various)

various 🔊

/ˈveəriəs/

adj.

It means there are many different kinds of things, not just one type.

Illustration of various fruits and vegetables showing different types and colors

having many different types 🔊

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/ˈhævɪŋ ˈmeni ˈdɪfərənt taɪps/

adj.

Describes a situation where there are multiple distinct kinds or varieties, not limited to one category.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'varius' meaning diverse or changeable.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'vary' to remember 'various' – things that vary are various.

📖 Example

I enjoy reading various books in the library, from science fiction to history. 🔊 I take pleasure in reading a wide range of books in the library, spanning from science fiction to history.

🔗 Collocations

various types – many different categories or forms

various kinds – assorted varieties

various options – multiple choices available

🔄 Synonyms

diverse (adj.) – showing a great deal of variety

assorted (adj.) – of various sorts put together

sundry (adj.) – various and not specified

🚫 Antonyms

uniform (adj.) – remaining the same in all cases and at all times

identical (adj.) – exactly alike

same (adj.) – not different or changed

🌱 Derivatives

variously (adv.) – in different ways or at different times

variety (n.) – the quality or state of being different or diverse

vary (v.) – to change or cause to change in form or nature

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'varius', it entered English via Old French. Commonly used in modern contexts like 'various options' in business or daily life to denote multiplicity.