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various

[ vair-ee-uhs ]

adjective

  1. of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another:

    Various experiments have not proved his theory.

    Antonyms: , , ,

  2. marked by or exhibiting variety or diversity:

    houses of various designs.

    Synonyms:

  3. presenting or having many different qualities or aspects:

    a woman of various talent.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  4. having a variety of colors; varicolored.
  5. different from each other; dissimilar.
  6. living at various hotels.

  7. individual (in a group, class, kind, etc.); separate:

    permission from various officials in Washington.



pronoun

  1. Informal. several, many, or numerous ones:

    I spoke with various of them.

various

/ ˈɛəɪə /

determiner

    1. several different

      he is an authority on various subjects

    2. ( as pronoun; followed by of )

      various of them came

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of different kinds, though often within the same general category; diverse

    various occurrences

    his disguises are many and various

  2. prenominal relating to a collection of separate persons or things

    the various members of the club

  3. displaying variety; many-sided

    his various achievements are most impressive

  4. poetic.
    variegated
  5. obsolete.
    inconstant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

The use of different after various should be avoided: the disease exists in various forms (not in various different forms )
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈdzܲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • i·dzܲ· adverb
  • i·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·i·dzܲ adjective
  • non·i·dzܲ· adverb
  • non·i·dzܲ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of various1

First recorded in 1545–55; from Latin varius “speckled, variegated,” hence “manifold, diverse”; -ous
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of various1

C16: from Latin varius changing; perhaps related to Latin ܲ crooked
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Example Sentences

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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.

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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.

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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."

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After tapping various numbers into a calculator, the final price is written in chalk on the floor.

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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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