diverse
8 synonyms and 5 antonyms for diverse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Made up of many different kinds of people or things.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
heterogeneous
wide-ranging
Antonyms
How to use diverse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
diverse range
culturally diverse
diverse workforce
Etymology
From Latin dīversus, "turned different ways," the past participle of dīvertere, "to turn aside" — the same root that gives us divert. A doublet of divert.
Full origin of diverse →Frequently asked questions
What does “diverse” mean?
The word “diverse” means made up of many different kinds of people or things. In plain terms, varied — made up of many different types, backgrounds, or forms.
How do you pronounce “diverse”?
“Diverse” is pronounced deye-VURS (/daɪˈvɝs/ in IPA).
How do you use “diverse” in a sentence?
Here is “diverse” used in a sentence: “The city has a wonderfully diverse food scene.”
What part of speech is “diverse”?
“Diverse” is an adjective.
Where does the word “diverse” come from?
The word “diverse” comes from Latin. From Latin dīversus, "turned different ways," the past participle of dīvertere, "to turn aside" — the same root that gives us divert. A doublet of divert.
Is “diverse” a common word?
“Diverse” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "diverse" and "various"?
"Diverse" emphasizes that the members of a group are noticeably different from one another in kind or character. "Various" simply means several or of more than one type, without stressing how different they are.
What is the difference between "diverse" and "different"?
"Different" describes how one thing is unlike another. "Diverse" describes a single group made up of many different kinds of people or things, so it points to internal variety within a whole.
What preposition is used with "diverse"?
"Diverse" is often followed by "in," as in "diverse in background" or "diverse in culture." It also appears in the fixed phrase "a diverse range of."
Is "diverse" the same as "diversity"?
No. "Diverse" is an adjective describing something made up of many different kinds, while "diversity" is the noun naming that quality or state of being varied.
