varied
VEH-uh-reed
Varied (adj) means Made up of many different kinds or types; diverse. Example: “The park attracts a varied mix of birds, insects and wild flowers.”
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Made up of many different kinds or types; diverse.
"The park attracts a varied mix of birds, insects and wild flowers."
"The menu offers a varied selection of dishes from around the world."
"She's had a varied career, from journalism to teaching to law."
How to use varied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVaried describes something with a lot of different elements rather than being all the same.
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varied diet
varied career
varied selection
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- more varied
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- most varied
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What does “varied” mean?
The word “varied” means made up of many different kinds or types; diverse. In plain terms, varied describes something with a lot of different elements rather than being all the same.
How do you pronounce “varied”?
“Varied” is pronounced VEH-uh-reed (/ˈvɛəɹid/ in IPA).
How do you use “varied” in a sentence?
Here is “varied” used in a sentence: “The menu offers a varied selection of dishes from around the world.”
What part of speech is “varied”?
“Varied” is an adjective.
Is “varied” a common word?
“Varied” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between varied and various?
Various means "several different ones" and sits before a plural noun, as in "various reasons." Varied stresses that the members of a group genuinely differ in kind, as in "a varied diet," where the emphasis is on diversity rather than mere number.
What is the difference between varied and diverse?
The two overlap closely, since varied means made up of many different kinds. Diverse is slightly more formal and is now often used specifically of people, cultures, and backgrounds, while varied is the everyday choice for things like diets, careers, menus, and landscapes.
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