various
gb/vˈɛɹiəs/ us/vˈɛɹiəs/
B1
English
~ 700
különféle, különböző
B1
1
Usage pattern:
various [things/people/types]
The store sells various kinds of fresh fruit.
Az üzlet különféle friss gyümölcsöket árul.
She has lived in various countries over the past decade.
Az elmúlt évtizedben különböző országokban élt.
We discussed various options before making a decision.
The museum displays art from various cultures.
The book covers various topics related to science.
Learner examples
I like various colors.
Sokféle színt szeretek.
We visited various cities.
Különböző városokat látogattunk meg.
He reads books on various subjects.
Various animals live in the forest.
She tried various ways to fix the problem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'various' with 'several'. 'Various' emphasizes differences in kind, while 'several' means more than two but not many, without implying variety.
Meaning
of different kinds or types
Collocations
various reasons
|various types
|various ways
|various people
|various aspects
Synonyms
diverse (Often implies a wide range of differences, sometimes used in more formal contexts.)
|
different (More general; can refer to any dissimilar things, not necessarily many kinds.)
Antonyms
similar (Indicates that things are alike rather than different in kind.)
|
uniform (Describes things that are all the same type or form.)
Themes
description
|variety
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Made up of different kinds or types.
Consisting of or including different kinds, types, or varieties.
Grammar
Dictionary form
various
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹiəs/
US/vˈɛɹiəs/
Syllables & stress
vari - ous (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: various
Word family
Related words
variable
adjective B1
variously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
invariable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
Expressions
for various reasons
1/fɚ vˈɛɹiəs ɹˈizənz/
fixed phrase
because of different causes
Used to say that something happens because of several different causes or factors.
Examples
- For various reasons, she decided to leave her job.
- We had to cancel the trip for various reasons.
in various ways
1/ˈɪn vˈɛɹiəs wˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
by different methods or manners
Used to say that something can be done or happens in many different ways.
Examples
- The problem can be solved in various ways.
- People express love in various ways.