varied
gb/vˈɛɹid/ us/vˈɛɹid/
B2
Anglais
változatos, eltérő, változó, változik, eltér, variál, váltogat
B2
1
változatos
B1
Schéma d’usage :
a varied [diet/menu/program/selection]
The city has a varied food scene, from street stalls to fine dining.
A város gasztronómiai kínálata változatos, az utcai árusoktól az előkelő éttermekig.
We offer a varied selection of courses for beginners and advanced students.
Változatos tanfolyamválasztékot kínálunk kezdőknek és haladóknak.
Her work draws on a varied set of influences.
Exemples pédagogiques
I try to eat a varied diet.
Igyekszem változatos étrendet követni.
The museum has a varied collection.
A múzeumnak változatos gyűjteménye van.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often confuse varied with various. Various means “several different,” while varied emphasizes “a wide mix” or “lots of variety.”
Sens
having many different kinds
Collocations
a varied diet
|a varied menu
|a varied program
|a varied selection
|a varied range
|a rich and varied history
|a varied landscape
|varied backgrounds
|varied activities
|varied experiences
Synonymes
diverse (Often used in more formal writing about people, cultures, or ideas.)
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wide-ranging (Emphasizes breadth across many areas.)
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mixed (Suggests different things combined together.)
Antonymes
uniform (All the same type, with little or no difference.)
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homogeneous (More formal; made up of similar parts.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|food
|culture
|education
Définition
with many different kinds; not all the same
Including a wide range of different things or types; diverse.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
varied [results/opinions/conditions/levels]
Customer reviews were varied, with some people loving the product and others returning it.
A vásárlói vélemények eltérőek voltak: egyesek imádták a terméket, mások pedig visszaküldték.
The test results were varied across age groups.
A teszteredmények korcsoportonként eltérőek voltak.
Weather conditions are varied along the coast.
Exemples pédagogiques
Opinions were varied.
A vélemények eltérőek voltak.
The quality was varied.
A minőség változó volt.
Erreur fréquente :
Varied does not mean “very” (it means “different”). Avoid using it where you mean “various” or “many.”
Sens
different in amount or character
Collocations
varied results
|varied opinions
|varied responses
|varied conditions
|varied levels
|varied quality
|highly varied
|widely varied
|varied needs
|varied outcomes
Synonymes
different (General, very common synonym with less emphasis on range.)
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uneven (Often implies inconsistency in quality or performance.)
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variable (More technical/academic; emphasizes changeability.)
Antonymes
consistent (The same in behavior, level, or quality over time.)
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stable (Not changing much; steady.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|work
|science
Définition
different in different situations; not always the same
Not the same from one case, time, or place to another; differing.
B2
3
változatos
B1
Schéma d’usage :
a varied [routine/training plan/workout/schedule]
To stay motivated, she keeps her workouts varied.
Hogy motivált maradjon, igyekszik változatossá tenni az edzéseit.
The teacher uses games and discussion to make lessons more varied.
A tanár játékokkal és beszélgetéssel teszi változatosabbá az órákat.
A varied routine can help you avoid overuse injuries.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like a varied routine.
Szeretem, ha változatos a napirendem.
She makes her classes varied.
Változatosabbá teszi az óráit.
Erreur fréquente :
Varied is about adding variety; it does not mean “busy” or “full.”
Sens
made interesting by changes
Collocations
a varied routine
|a varied workout
|a varied training program
|keep things varied
|a varied schedule
|a varied lesson plan
|varied exercises
|a varied approach
|a varied pace
|a varied diet
Synonymes
interesting (Focuses on enjoyment, not necessarily variety.)
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diversified (Often used for plans, investments, or activities; slightly more formal.)
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not monotonous (States the idea directly; common in explanations.)
Antonymes
monotonous (Dull because it never changes.)
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repetitive (Repeating the same thing too often.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|health
|education
|entertainment
Définition
with different activities so it is not boring
Changed or arranged to include different activities or elements, especially to avoid being boring or repetitive.
VERBE
B2
4
Schéma d’usage :
[something] varied (greatly/widely) (from [a] to [b])
Ticket prices varied depending on the day of the week.
A jegyárak a hét napjától függően változtak.
The answers varied, but most people agreed on the main point.
A válaszok eltértek, de a legtöbben egyetértettek a fő pontban.
Reaction times varied widely among participants.
Exemples pédagogiques
Prices varied a lot.
Az árak sokat változtak.
Results varied by region.
Az eredmények régiónként eltértek.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t use was varied when you mean changed by itself. Say Prices varied (not Prices were varied) unless someone caused the change.
Sens
differed or changed (intransitive)
Collocations
varied widely
|varied greatly
|varied considerably
|varied from person to person
|varied from place to place
|varied over time
|varied by region
|varied between groups
|varied by age
|varied depending on
Synonymes
differed (Emphasizes contrast between two or more things.)
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changed (General synonym; can suggest movement over time more than comparison.)
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fluctuated (Suggests repeated up-and-down changes, especially with numbers.)
Antonymes
stayed the same (No change or difference across cases.)
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remained constant (More formal; especially for measurements or rates.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|business
|science
Définition
was different at different times or in different places
Past tense and past participle of vary: differed or changed, especially across times, places, or people.
VERBE
B2
5
Schéma d’usage :
varied [something] (by/with [something])
To keep readers engaged, she varied the sentence length.
Hogy fenntartsa az olvasók figyelmét, variálta a mondatok hosszát.
He varied the training plan by adding swimming and cycling.
Úszás és kerékpározás beiktatásával variálta az edzéstervet.
The chef varied the sauce with different herbs each week.
Exemples pédagogiques
She varied her diet.
Variálta az étrendjét.
He varied the pace.
Váltogatta a tempót.
Erreur fréquente :
Varied is transitive when someone actively changes something (She varied her diet). Use varied (intransitive) when the subject changes by itself (Her diet varied).
Sens
changed something to add variety
Collocations
varied his routine
|varied her diet
|varied the pace
|varied the menu
|varied the wording
|varied the pattern
|varied the tone
|varied the program
|varied the exercises
|varied the approach
Synonymes
altered (Slightly more formal; focuses on making a change.)
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modified (Often suggests a small or careful change.)
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mixed up (Informal; emphasizes doing things differently to avoid boredom.)
Antonymes
kept the same (Did not change it at all.)
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standardized (Made it uniform in form or method.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|work
|writing
|music
Définition
changed something to make it different
Past tense and past participle of vary: changed something slightly or in different ways, often to create variety or achieve an effect.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
varied
API
GB/vˈɛɹid/
US/vˈɛɹid/
Syllabes et accentuation
var - ied (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (var)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: varied
Expressions
varied and sundry
1/vˈɛɹid ˈænd sˈʌndɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
of many different kinds
many different types of things
Exemples
- The report covers varied and sundry topics related to customer service.
- He gave varied and sundry reasons for being late, none very convincing.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We discussed varied and sundry issues.