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