Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I try to eat a varied diet.
Igyekszem változatos étrendet követni.
The museum has a varied collection.
A múzeumnak változatos gyűjteménye van.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often confuse varied with various. Various means “several different,” while varied emphasizes “a wide mix” or “lots of variety.”
Znaczenie
having many different kinds
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
uniform (All the same type, with little or no difference.)
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homogeneous (More formal; made up of similar parts.)
Tematy
daily_life
|food
|culture
|education
Definicja
with many different kinds; not all the same
Including a wide range of different things or types; diverse.
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Opinions were varied.
A vélemények eltérőek voltak.
The quality was varied.
A minőség változó volt.
Częsty błąd:
Varied does not mean “very” (it means “different”). Avoid using it where you mean “various” or “many.”
Znaczenie
different in amount or character
Kolokacje
varied results
|varied opinions
|varied responses
|varied conditions
|varied levels
|varied quality
|highly varied
|widely varied
|varied needs
|varied outcomes
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
consistent (The same in behavior, level, or quality over time.)
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stable (Not changing much; steady.)
Tematy
daily_life
|work
|science
Definicja
different in different situations; not always the same
Not the same from one case, time, or place to another; differing.
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I like a varied routine.
Szeretem, ha változatos a napirendem.
She makes her classes varied.
Változatosabbá teszi az óráit.
Częsty błąd:
Varied is about adding variety; it does not mean “busy” or “full.”
Znaczenie
made interesting by changes
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
monotonous (Dull because it never changes.)
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repetitive (Repeating the same thing too often.)
Tematy
daily_life
|health
|education
|entertainment
Definicja
with different activities so it is not boring
Changed or arranged to include different activities or elements, especially to avoid being boring or repetitive.
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Prices varied a lot.
Az árak sokat változtak.
Results varied by region.
Az eredmények régiónként eltértek.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use was varied when you mean changed by itself. Say Prices varied (not Prices were varied) unless someone caused the change.
Znaczenie
differed or changed (intransitive)
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
stayed the same (No change or difference across cases.)
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remained constant (More formal; especially for measurements or rates.)
Tematy
daily_life
|business
|science
Definicja
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.
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She varied her diet.
Variálta az étrendjét.
He varied the pace.
Váltogatta a tempót.
Częsty błąd:
Varied is transitive when someone actively changes something (She varied her diet). Use varied (intransitive) when the subject changes by itself (Her diet varied).
Znaczenie
changed something to add variety
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
kept the same (Did not change it at all.)
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standardized (Made it uniform in form or method.)
Tematy
daily_life
|work
|writing
|music
Definicja
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.