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Various

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈveəriəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈveriəs//ˈværiəs/"]/

Meaning of Various

several different

In simple words: Different kinds or types.

Various in a sentence

• The festival will showcase various performances from around the world.
• There are various reasons why people choose to travel.
• The shop sells various types of tea including green, black, and herbal.
• Various species of birds can be found in that rainforest.
• She expressed various opinions on the matter during the meeting.

How to use Various

Use 'various' to describe more than one kind of something. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound too formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

various + noun

Memory hint

Remember 'various' like 'very different' — they both start with 'var'.

Related words

Collocations with Various

• various options
• various reasons
• various methods
• various types
• various studies

Synonyms for Various

• diverse
• diverse

Opposites of Various

• same
• identical

Common mistakes with Various

• Using 'various' with uncountable nouns incorrectly.
• Confusing 'various' with 'variety' — 'variety' refers to a range, while 'various' specifies multiple items.
• Omitting the noun after 'various'.

Frequently asked questions about Various

What does Various mean?

Different kinds or types.

What is the definition of Various?

several different

How do you use Various in a sentence?

The festival will showcase various performances from around the world.

Can you give another example of Various?

There are various reasons why people choose to travel.

What are synonyms for Various?

Common alternatives include diverse, diverse.

What is the opposite of Various?

Opposite meanings include same, identical.

What words go with Various?

It commonly pairs with various options, various reasons, various methods, various types, various studies.

What are common mistakes when using Various?

Using 'various' with uncountable nouns incorrectly. Confusing 'various' with 'variety' — 'variety' refers to a range, while 'various' specifies multiple items. Omitting the noun after 'various'.

How do you pronounce Various?

US: /["/ˈveriəs//ˈværiəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈveəriəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Various?

Use 'various' to describe more than one kind of something. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound too formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Various?

"Various" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.