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