various

Meanings

• adjective

  diverse; having various forms, qualities, or kinds; assorted; miscellaneous

  - "The garden was various with an array of colorful flowers."
  - "His interests were various, ranging from painting to cooking."

• adjective

  different in different ways; not the same; several

  - "The students came from various backgrounds."
  - "We have various options to choose from."

• adjective

  having or consisting of several parts, members, or elements; composed of many

  - "The orchestra was various in its instrumentation."
  - "The salad was various with many different ingredients."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

diverse , manifold , miscellaneous , motley , multifarious , sundry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with various
vary , marry , carry

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French varier ‘change, vary’, from vari ‘change’.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'various' is derived from the Old French word 'varier', which means 'change'.

2. The term 'various artists' is commonly used in the music industry to refer to a compilation album featuring multiple artists.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. diversity: The state or quality of having many different forms, types, or kinds.

2. multifaceted: Having many aspects or facets; complex and intricate.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'various' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to depict diversity and difference. In music, the term 'various artists' refers to a compilation album featuring multiple artists.

How to Memorize "various"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainbow, which is various in its colors.
   - Visualize a box of chocolates, each piece representing a different type or flavor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'various' with the word 'diverse'.
   - Associate the word 'various' with the image of a melting pot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'VARY' to remember the meaning of various: 'V' for 'diverse', 'A' for 'assorted', 'R' for 'ranging', and 'Y' for 'yielding many'.

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