variety
gb/vɚˈaɪəti/ us/vɚˈaɪəti/
A2
English
~ 1000
sokféleség, választék, fajta, varietéműsor
NOUN
A2
1
sokféleség
B2
választék
B1
Usage pattern:
a variety of [things]
The store sells a wide variety of fresh fruits.
Az üzletben friss gyümölcsök széles választéka kapható.
She enjoys a variety of music styles, from jazz to rock.
Sokféle zenei stílust szeret, a jazztől a rockig.
The festival offers a variety of activities for all ages.
We need to try a variety of methods to solve the problem.
Learner examples
The shop has a variety of cakes.
A boltban sokféle sütemény kapható.
There is a variety of books in the library.
A könyvtárban sokféle könyv van.
He eats a variety of food every day.
We saw a variety of animals at the zoo.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variety' with 'variation'; 'variation' often means a change or difference in condition, not just many kinds.
Meaning
a range of different things
Collocations
wide variety
|great variety
|variety of products
|variety of reasons
|offer a variety
Synonyms
diversity (Often used for differences within a group, especially in social or biological contexts.)
|
assortment (Implies a collection of different things, often tangible items.)
Antonyms
uniformity (Refers to all things being the same, without differences.)
Themes
general
|daily life
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Many different kinds of things or people in one group.
A number or range of different kinds of things or people within a general category.
NOUN
B1
2
fajta
A2
Usage pattern:
[a/an] [adjective] variety of [thing]
This variety of tomato grows well in colder climates.
Ez a paradicsomfajta jól terem hidegebb éghajlaton.
We tried a rare variety of tea from China.
Megkóstoltunk egy ritka, Kínából származó teafajtát.
The garden has several varieties of roses.
That variety of software is outdated now.
Learner examples
This is a new variety of rice.
Ez egy új rizsfajta.
I like this variety of flower.
Szeretem ezt a virágfajtát.
We saw a rare variety of bird.
They grow many varieties of grapes.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'variety' meaning 'many kinds' with 'variety' meaning 'one type'; context usually makes the meaning clear.
Meaning
a specific type or kind
Collocations
new variety
|rare variety
|different varieties
|variety of apple
Synonyms
type (Very general term for a category within a group.)
|
kind (Common everyday term for one category or sort.)
Antonyms
whole category (Refers to the entire group rather than one type within it.)
Themes
description
|classification
|core_vocabulary
Definition
One type of thing in a group of similar things.
A particular type or kind of thing within a general category.
NOUN
B2
3
varietéműsor
C1
The TV network aired a popular Saturday night variety show.
A tévécsatorna egy népszerű szombat esti varietéműsort sugárzott.
He performed magic tricks on a live variety stage.
Egy élő varietéműsor színpadán mutatott be bűvésztrükköket.
Variety entertainment was very popular in the early 20th century.
Learner examples
We watched a variety show on TV.
Varietéműsort néztünk a tévében.
The variety show had singers and dancers.
A varietéműsorban énekesek és táncosok szerepeltek.
She was in a school variety show.
Meaning
entertainment with different acts
Collocations
variety show
|variety performance
Synonyms
revue (A theatrical entertainment with songs, dances, and sketches.)
Themes
entertainment
|culture
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A show with many short acts, like music and jokes.
A type of entertainment consisting of different short performances such as singing, dancing, and comedy.
Grammar
Dictionary form
variety
IPA
GB/vɚˈaɪəti/
US/vɚˈaɪəti/
Syllables & stress
vari - ety (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: variety
- Plural: varieties, variety
Word family
Forms
varieties
noun
Negative and opposite forms
invariable
adjective C1
invariably
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
variability
noun B2
variant
noun B2
Expressions
a variety of
1/ə vɚˈaɪəti əv/
fixed phrase
many different types of something
Many different kinds of something in one group.
Examples
- The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian dishes.
- She has worked in a variety of industries.
variety show
1/vɚˈaɪəti ʃˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
show with different short performances
A TV or stage show with music, comedy, and other short acts.
Examples
- He hosted a famous TV variety show in the 1980s.
- The school is organizing a charity variety show next month.