varied
gb/vˈɛɹid/ us/vˈɛɹid/
B2
Англійська
Значення
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adjective
B2
property
1
having many different kinds
with many different kinds; not all the same
Модель уживання:
a varied [diet/menu/program/selection]
Поширена помилка:
Learners often confuse varied with various. Various means “several different,” while varied emphasizes “a wide mix” or “lots of variety.”
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
uniform (All the same type, with little or no difference.)
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homogeneous (More formal; made up of similar parts.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
daily_life
|food
|culture
|education
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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
Модель уживання:
varied [results/opinions/conditions/levels]
Поширена помилка:
Varied does not mean “very” (it means “different”). Avoid using it where you mean “various” or “many.”
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
consistent (The same in behavior, level, or quality over time.)
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stable (Not changing much; steady.)
Словосполучення
varied results
|varied opinions
|varied responses
|varied conditions
|varied levels
|varied quality
|highly varied
|widely varied
|varied needs
|varied outcomes
Теми
daily_life
|work
|science
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Opinions were varied.
- The quality was varied.
adjective
B2
property
3
made interesting by changes
with different activities so it is not boring
Модель уживання:
a varied [routine/training plan/workout/schedule]
Поширена помилка:
Varied is about adding variety; it does not mean “busy” or “full.”
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
monotonous (Dull because it never changes.)
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repetitive (Repeating the same thing too often.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
daily_life
|health
|education
|entertainment
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I like a varied routine.
- She makes her classes varied.
Дієслово
B2
action
4
differed or changed (intransitive)
was different at different times or in different places
Модель уживання:
[something] varied (greatly/widely) (from [a] to [b])
Поширена помилка:
Don’t use was varied when you mean changed by itself. Say Prices varied (not Prices were varied) unless someone caused the change.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
stayed the same (No change or difference across cases.)
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remained constant (More formal; especially for measurements or rates.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
daily_life
|business
|science
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Prices varied a lot.
- Results varied by region.
Дієслово
B2
action
5
changed something to add variety
changed something to make it different
Модель уживання:
varied [something] (by/with [something])
Поширена помилка:
Varied is transitive when someone actively changes something (She varied her diet). Use varied (intransitive) when the subject changes by itself (Her diet varied).
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
kept the same (Did not change it at all.)
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standardized (Made it uniform in form or method.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
daily_life
|work
|writing
|music
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- She varied her diet.
- He varied the pace.
Граматика
Словникова форма
varied
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹid/
US/vˈɛɹid/
Склади й наголос
var - ied (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (var)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: varied
Вирази
varied and sundry
1/vˈɛɹid ˈænd sˈʌndɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
of many different kinds
many different types of things
Приклади
- The report covers varied and sundry topics related to customer service.
- He gave varied and sundry reasons for being late, none very convincing.