What does “various” mean?
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adjectiveseveral different kinds of
The shirt comes in various colors.
Various at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈvɛriəs/ · VAIR-ee-uhs
How to use “various” correctly
Use “various” with a plural noun and no “the” or “a”: “various reasons”, not “a various reason”.
Common phrases with “various”
- for various reasons
- various ways
- at various times
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- vary
- variety
- variation
- variously
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