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various definition

vari·ous (ver′ē əs, var′-)

adjective

  1. differing one from another; of several kinds
    1. several or many found in various sections of the country
    2. individual; distinct bequests to the various heirs
  3. many-sided; versatile the various bounty of nature
  4. characterized by variety; varied in nature or appearance
  5. Obsolete changeable

Etymology: L varius, diverse, parti-colored: see vary

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various Synonyms

various

modif.

different, disparate, dissimilar, diverse, diversified, diversiform, variegated, varicolored, many-sided, several, manifold, numerous, unlike, many, sundry, divers, variable, changeable, inconstant, uncertain, of any kind, all manner of, of every description, distinct; see also multiple 1.

Antonyms alike*, undiversified, identical. See syn. study at different.different.


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various Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • aspect: Level One Optional Modules Introduction to Chinese Culture The course introduces students to various aspects of Chinese culture.

Modifying Another Word

  • together: May 7th Put together various kernel bits then decided I needed a distraction.

Used with adjective complement

  • implement: Integrex have designed and implemented various Software Interfaces and ActiveX controls for note readers and stackers.
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