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various
[ vair-ee-uhs ]
adjective
- of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another:
Various experiments have not proved his theory.
Antonyms: , , ,
- marked by or exhibiting variety or diversity:
houses of various designs.
Synonyms:
- presenting or having many different qualities or aspects:
a woman of various talent.
Synonyms: , , ,
- having a variety of colors; varicolored.
- different from each other; dissimilar.
living at various hotels.
- individual (in a group, class, kind, etc.); separate:
permission from various officials in Washington.
pronoun
- Informal. several, many, or numerous ones:
I spoke with various of them.
various
/ ˈɛəɪə /
determiner
- several different
he is an authority on various subjects
- ( as pronoun; followed by of )
various of them came
adjective
- of different kinds, though often within the same general category; diverse
various occurrences
his disguises are many and various
- prenominal relating to a collection of separate persons or things
the various members of the club
- displaying variety; many-sided
his various achievements are most impressive
- poetic.variegated
- obsolete.inconstant
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܲԱ, noun
- ˈdzܲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- i·dzܲ· adverb
- i·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·i·dzܲ adjective
- non·i·dzܲ· adverb
- non·i·dzܲ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of various1
Example Sentences
Growing up in a working-class family with limited means, Drew said she worked tirelessly to fund her dreams, taking on various jobs from the age of 14.
Berrada said they would be "more efficient" and that they were "putting in place various financial measures" that would allow the club to "invest in the summer" even if they did not qualify for Europe.
The city's Mayor Gennady Trukhanov said: "The enemy has launched another massive attack on the city. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure have been damaged in various areas of Odessa."
After tapping various numbers into a calculator, the final price is written in chalk on the floor.
He helped in various ways, from getting her a debit card for groceries to addressing her emotional needs.
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When To Use
What are other ways to say various?
Various means “of different kinds” or “differing one from another.” How does various compare to different, distinct, and diverse? Find out on .
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