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various

различный

Meaning of various

several different kinds or types

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EN-UK/ˈveəriəs/
EN-US/ˈvɛəriəs/
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various with Russian translation

various usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We discussed various ideas for the trip.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We saw various birds in the park.

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various belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

variousразличный
choppedgehackt
cookedgekocht
frozengefrostet
rawungekocht
saltysalzig
sweetsüß

various synonyms

Related words worth learning together

different
more general; means not the same, not necessarily several kinds
diverse
emphasizes a wide variety and strong diversity; slightly more formal
several
means an unspecified number more than two; focuses on quantity, not variety
many
means a large number; focuses on quantity rather than different kinds
varied
means having a range of different kinds; often describes a mixed set
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🇬🇧en

more general; means not the same, not necessarily several kinds

B1Very Often

They have different opinions about the plan.

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diverse

emphasizes a wide variety and strong diversity; slightly more formal

B1Often

The city has a diverse population.

🇬🇧en

means an unspecified number more than two; focuses on quantity, not variety

B1Very Often

We visited several museums.

🇬🇧en

means a large number; focuses on quantity rather than different kinds

B1Very Often

Many people came to the concert.

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varied

means having a range of different kinds; often describes a mixed set

B1Often

The menu is varied and interesting.

A
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assorted

means made up of different kinds, usually a mixed selection or assortment

B1Often

She bought an assorted box of chocolates.

🇬🇧en

means combined from different kinds or types; stresses mixture

B1Very Often

The class has mixed abilities.

M
🇬🇧en
manifold

formal/literary; means many and varied in number or form

B1Rarely

The problem has manifold causes.

S
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sundry

formal or old-fashioned; means various small things or different remaining items

B1Rarely

He packed a few sundry items for the trip.

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various meaning: what does it mean?

several different kinds or types

various pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

various is pronounced as /ˈveəriəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

various definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We discussed various ideas for the trip. Translation: Мы обсудили различные идеи для поездки.

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