diverse
gb/daɪvˈɚs/ us/daɪvˈɚs/
B2
English
~ 5000
sokféle, sokszínű, változatos, eltérő, különböző
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is diverse
The city is known for its diverse population.
A város sokszínű lakosságáról ismert.
Our team is made up of people from diverse backgrounds.
Csapatunk sokféle háttérrel rendelkező emberekből áll.
The festival features a diverse range of music styles.
A diverse ecosystem is more resilient to change.
She enjoys reading books on diverse topics.
Learner examples
The school has students from diverse countries.
Az iskolába sok különböző országból érkeznek diákok.
They sell clothes in diverse colors.
Sokféle színben árulnak ruhákat.
We have a diverse menu at the restaurant.
The park is home to diverse animals.
Our class is very diverse.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'diverse' with 'different'. 'Diverse' refers to variety within a group, while 'different' usually compares two or more specific things.
Meaning
Having many different kinds
Collocations
culturally diverse
|diverse backgrounds
|diverse range
|diverse group
|diverse interests
Synonyms
varied (Emphasizes differences within a group but may be less formal.)
|
mixed (More informal, often used for groups with different types of people or things.)
Antonyms
uniform (Describes something where all parts are the same or similar.)
|
homogeneous (Formal term for having the same kind throughout.)
Themes
society
|culture
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having many different kinds of people or things.
Showing a range of different types, kinds, or forms; varied.
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[things] are diverse
The committee considered diverse viewpoints before making a decision.
A bizottság a döntés meghozatala előtt különböző nézőpontokat mérlegelt.
Their methods are diverse but equally effective.
Módszereik eltérőek, de egyformán hatékonyak.
These artworks are diverse in style and technique.
We compared the diverse results from the experiments.
The two cultures have diverse traditions.
Learner examples
Our ideas are diverse.
Az ötleteink különbözőek.
The two books are diverse in style.
A két könyv stílusában eltérő.
These answers are diverse.
The paintings are diverse in color.
Their plans are diverse.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'different' instead of 'diverse' when talking about multiple items being unlike each other, though 'diverse' often implies a broader range.
Meaning
Markedly different from one another
Collocations
diverse opinions
|diverse approaches
|diverse interpretations
Synonyms
distinct (Highlights clear difference between items.)
|
disparate (Formal word for fundamentally different or unrelated.)
Antonyms
similar (Having qualities in common.)
|
alike (Informal way to say things are similar.)
Themes
comparison
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being very different from each other.
Differing greatly from each other in character or quality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
diverse
IPA
GB/daɪvˈɚs/
US/daɪvˈɚs/
Syllables & stress
di - verse (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (verse)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: diverse
Word family
Core family
diversity
noun B1
Related words
diversify
verb B2
diversification
noun C1
Advanced or less common
diversely
adverb
diversified
adjective
Expressions
culturally diverse
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəli daɪvˈɚs/
fixed phrase
Having many cultural backgrounds
Having people from many different cultures.
Examples
- New York is a culturally diverse city.
- The school is proud to be culturally diverse.
culturally diverse
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəli daɪvˈɚs/
fixed phrase
including many cultures
with many different cultures
Examples
- The school is culturally diverse, so celebrations come from many traditions.
- They wanted a culturally diverse team to better understand their customers.
Learner examples
- Our city is culturally diverse.
diverse backgrounds
1/daɪvˈɚs bˈækɡɹˌaʊndz/
fixed phrase
Different personal histories or origins
Coming from many different places or life experiences.
Examples
- The team members come from diverse backgrounds.
- Students from diverse backgrounds attend the college.
diverse range of
1/daɪvˈɚs ɹˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
Wide variety of types
A large number of different kinds of things.
Examples
- The shop offers a diverse range of products.
- We saw a diverse range of animals on our trip.