varied
gb/vˈɛɹid/ us/vˈɛɹid/
B2
Engels
változatos, eltérő, változó, változik, eltér, variál, váltogat
B2
1
változatos
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I try to eat a varied diet.
Igyekszem változatos étrendet követni.
The museum has a varied collection.
A múzeumnak változatos gyűjteménye van.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often confuse varied with various. Various means “several different,” while varied emphasizes “a wide mix” or “lots of variety.”
Betekenis
having many different kinds
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
uniform (All the same type, with little or no difference.)
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homogeneous (More formal; made up of similar parts.)
Thema's
daily_life
|food
|culture
|education
Definitie
with many different kinds; not all the same
Including a wide range of different things or types; diverse.
B2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Opinions were varied.
A vélemények eltérőek voltak.
The quality was varied.
A minőség változó volt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Varied does not mean “very” (it means “different”). Avoid using it where you mean “various” or “many.”
Betekenis
different in amount or character
Woordcombinaties
varied results
|varied opinions
|varied responses
|varied conditions
|varied levels
|varied quality
|highly varied
|widely varied
|varied needs
|varied outcomes
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
consistent (The same in behavior, level, or quality over time.)
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stable (Not changing much; steady.)
Thema's
daily_life
|work
|science
Definitie
different in different situations; not always the same
Not the same from one case, time, or place to another; differing.
B2
3
változatos
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I like a varied routine.
Szeretem, ha változatos a napirendem.
She makes her classes varied.
Változatosabbá teszi az óráit.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Varied is about adding variety; it does not mean “busy” or “full.”
Betekenis
made interesting by changes
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
monotonous (Dull because it never changes.)
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repetitive (Repeating the same thing too often.)
Thema's
daily_life
|health
|education
|entertainment
Definitie
with different activities so it is not boring
Changed or arranged to include different activities or elements, especially to avoid being boring or repetitive.
WERKWOORD
B2
4
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Prices varied a lot.
Az árak sokat változtak.
Results varied by region.
Az eredmények régiónként eltértek.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t use was varied when you mean changed by itself. Say Prices varied (not Prices were varied) unless someone caused the change.
Betekenis
differed or changed (intransitive)
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
stayed the same (No change or difference across cases.)
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remained constant (More formal; especially for measurements or rates.)
Thema's
daily_life
|business
|science
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B2
5
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She varied her diet.
Variálta az étrendjét.
He varied the pace.
Váltogatta a tempót.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Varied is transitive when someone actively changes something (She varied her diet). Use varied (intransitive) when the subject changes by itself (Her diet varied).
Betekenis
changed something to add variety
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
kept the same (Did not change it at all.)
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standardized (Made it uniform in form or method.)
Thema's
daily_life
|work
|writing
|music
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
varied
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹid/
US/vˈɛɹid/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
var - ied (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (var)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: varied
Uitdrukkingen
varied and sundry
1/vˈɛɹid ˈænd sˈʌndɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
of many different kinds
many different types of things
Voorbeelden
- The report covers varied and sundry topics related to customer service.
- He gave varied and sundry reasons for being late, none very convincing.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We discussed varied and sundry issues.