varied
gb/vˈɛɹid/ us/vˈɛɹid/
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adjective
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property
1
having many different kinds
with many different kinds; not all the same
Vartosenos šablonas:
a varied [diet/menu/program/selection]
Dažna klaida:
Learners often confuse varied with various. Various means “several different,” while varied emphasizes “a wide mix” or “lots of variety.”
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
uniform (All the same type, with little or no difference.)
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homogeneous (More formal; made up of similar parts.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
daily_life
|food
|culture
|education
Pavyzdžiai
- The city has a varied food scene, from street stalls to fine dining.
- We offer a varied selection of courses for beginners and advanced students.
- Her work draws on a varied set of influences.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I try to eat a varied diet.
- The museum has a varied collection.
adjective
B2
property
2
different in amount or character
different in different situations; not always the same
Vartosenos šablonas:
varied [results/opinions/conditions/levels]
Dažna klaida:
Varied does not mean “very” (it means “different”). Avoid using it where you mean “various” or “many.”
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
consistent (The same in behavior, level, or quality over time.)
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stable (Not changing much; steady.)
Kolokacijos
varied results
|varied opinions
|varied responses
|varied conditions
|varied levels
|varied quality
|highly varied
|widely varied
|varied needs
|varied outcomes
Temos
daily_life
|work
|science
Pavyzdžiai
- Customer reviews were varied, with some people loving the product and others returning it.
- The test results were varied across age groups.
- Weather conditions are varied along the coast.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Opinions were varied.
- The quality was varied.
adjective
B2
property
3
made interesting by changes
with different activities so it is not boring
Vartosenos šablonas:
a varied [routine/training plan/workout/schedule]
Dažna klaida:
Varied is about adding variety; it does not mean “busy” or “full.”
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
monotonous (Dull because it never changes.)
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repetitive (Repeating the same thing too often.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
daily_life
|health
|education
|entertainment
Pavyzdžiai
- To stay motivated, she keeps her workouts varied.
- The teacher uses games and discussion to make lessons more varied.
- A varied routine can help you avoid overuse injuries.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I like a varied routine.
- She makes her classes varied.
Veiksmažodis
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action
4
differed or changed (intransitive)
was different at different times or in different places
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] varied (greatly/widely) (from [a] to [b])
Dažna klaida:
Don’t use was varied when you mean changed by itself. Say Prices varied (not Prices were varied) unless someone caused the change.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
stayed the same (No change or difference across cases.)
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remained constant (More formal; especially for measurements or rates.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
daily_life
|business
|science
Pavyzdžiai
- Ticket prices varied depending on the day of the week.
- The answers varied, but most people agreed on the main point.
- Reaction times varied widely among participants.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Prices varied a lot.
- Results varied by region.
Veiksmažodis
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action
5
changed something to add variety
changed something to make it different
Vartosenos šablonas:
varied [something] (by/with [something])
Dažna klaida:
Varied is transitive when someone actively changes something (She varied her diet). Use varied (intransitive) when the subject changes by itself (Her diet varied).
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
kept the same (Did not change it at all.)
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standardized (Made it uniform in form or method.)
Kolokacijos
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
Temos
daily_life
|work
|writing
|music
Pavyzdžiai
- To keep readers engaged, she varied the sentence length.
- He varied the training plan by adding swimming and cycling.
- The chef varied the sauce with different herbs each week.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She varied her diet.
- He varied the pace.
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varied
IPA
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US/vˈɛɹid/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
var - ied (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (var)
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Adjective
- Base: varied
Posakiai
varied and sundry
1/vˈɛɹid ˈænd sˈʌndɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
of many different kinds
many different types of things
Pavyzdžiai
- The report covers varied and sundry topics related to customer service.
- He gave varied and sundry reasons for being late, none very convincing.