Various: meaning, definitions and examples

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various

[ ˈvɛːrɪəs ]

^{Context #1}

describing different types or things

Having many different types or forms; diverse

Synonyms

different, diverse, numerous, several

Examples of usage

There are various reasons for his absence.
The museum has various exhibitions throughout the year.
She has various interests, including painting and gardening.

^{Context #2}

indicating several different types or things

Several different types of; many

Synonyms

different, multiple, numerous, several

Examples of usage

I enjoy reading various books on different topics.
We offer various services to meet our customers' needs.
There are various ways to cook a potato.

Translations

Translations of the word "various" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vários

🇮🇳 विभिन्न

🇩🇪 verschieden

🇮🇩 berbagai

🇺🇦 різний

🇵🇱 różny

🇯🇵 様々な (さまざまな)

🇫🇷 divers

🇪🇸 varios

🇹🇷 çeşitli

🇰🇷 여러 가지의

🇸🇦 مختلف

🇨🇿 různý

🇸🇰 rôzny

🇨🇳 各种各样的 (gè zhǒng gè yàng de)

🇸🇮 različne

🇮🇸 ýmsir

🇰🇿 әртүрлі

🇬🇪 სხვადასხვა

🇦🇿 müxtəlif

🇲🇽 varios

Word origin

The word 'various' originated from the Latin word 'varius', meaning 'having different colors or forms'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, reflecting the diversity and multiplicity of the world around us. The concept of variousness has been celebrated in literature, art, and philosophy as a fundamental aspect of human experience.