sundry

Meanings

• adjective

  A miscellaneous collection of items or a diverse assortment.

  - "The sundry items in the shop ranged from household goods to electronics."
  - "The sundry expenses of running a household can add up quickly."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

diverse , various , individual , personal , single , detached , loose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sundry
undry , candy , wandy

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Homophones

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1. sundry (English) : A miscellaneous collection of items or a diverse assortment.
   

2. sundry (Scots) : Soon, quickly.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sundry that leads to same result
sundry , various and sundry , all and sundry

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Etymology

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From Middle English sundre, meaning 'separate, divide'. The term 'sundry' comes from the Old English word 'sundrian', which means 'to separate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sundry' was used in the 1500s to describe a type of bread that was made from a mixture of grains.

2. In some parts of Scotland, 'sundry' is still used to mean 'soon' or 'quickly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. miscellany: A collection of various things, especially one compiled for amusement or instruction.

2. assortment: A collection of different things, especially of food or other items for sale.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sundry' has been used to describe a wide range of items or situations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Malvolio describes Olivia's household as having 'sundry' guests and servants. In music, the term 'sundry' has been used to describe the various styles and genres of music performed at a festival or concert.

How to Memorize "sundry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a table or a shelf filled with a variety of items. These items could be of different shapes, sizes, and colors. Visualize the word 'sundry' as a label on the table or shelf, indicating that the items are a diverse assortment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sundry' with the idea of a market or a bazaar, where you can find a wide range of goods for sale.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'sundry' and remember it: 'The sundry items in my garden include roses, sunflowers, and tulips.'

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