various — different from each other; several and different
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: different from each other; several and different
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveriəs/
Example Sentences
- The pizza had various toppings including pineapple, which started a heated debate.
- Students come from various backgrounds and cultures in our school.
- My grandmother's purse contains various mysterious items that could survive an apocalypse.
various
ADJECTIVE[/ˈveriəs/]
different from each other; several and different
Various different foods on display
Various clues reveal nefarious schemes on precarious grounds!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin varius, meaning 'spotted, variegated, or changing.' The word originally described things with distinct markings or patches, similar to a leopard's spots, and evolved to mean 'diverse' or 'different in kind.'
Breakdown
varius (spotted, changing) + -ous (adjective suffix forming descriptive adjectives)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza had various toppings including pineapple, which started a heated debate.”
“Students come from various backgrounds and cultures in our school.”
“My grandmother's purse contains various mysterious items that could survive an apocalypse.”
“The company offers various services to meet customer needs.”
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