various
various
Definition
vari·ous (ver′ē əs, var′-)
adjective
- differing one from another; of several kinds
- several or many found in various sections of the country
- individual; distinct bequests to the various heirs
- many-sided; versatile the various bounty of nature
- characterized by variety; varied in nature or appearance
- Obsolete changeable
Etymology: L varius, diverse, parti-colored: see vary
var′i·ously adverb
var′i·ous·ness noun
various
Synonyms
various
modif.
Antonyms
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.
- type: Showing on the left are some photos of past events using various venue types.
- kind: Many of those living in general needs housing also have support needs of various kinds to allow them to give their views on services.
- stage: Northern Ireland Events Company staff would normally have meetings with applicants at various stages of the grant process.
- location: Little Owl there were 9 separate records from various locations within the county during the month.
- reason: Many paddlers pull out of the event for various reasons.
Modifying Another Word
- together: May 7th Put together various kernel bits then decided I needed a distraction.
- also: Also various pieces of rubber have been added to avoid metal to metal contact but they still make some noise.
- so: Most fresh produce doesn't travel well so various processes have to be utilized to allow it to last until it reaches our table.
- again: Roofing Materials Again various types of roofing can be bought.
- already: Already various forms of cultural interaction are taking place under the influence of the global market and global empire.
- perhaps: Just because it leads us into various kinds of false directions and various complacencies and also perhaps various cruelties.
Used with adjective complement
- implement: Integrex have designed and implemented various Software Interfaces and ActiveX controls for note readers and stackers.
- offer: To offset the risk associated with an adjustable rate mortgage, some lenders offer various ' capping ' options.
- visit: During this time I visited various Gulf states and enjoyed the exhilarating sport of sand skiing down a variety of very large sand dunes!
- find: RSS Feeds for Archeology From here you can find various RSS feeds for archeology.
- review: Chapter four compares and reviews various existing block ciphers.
- win: Over the years TD 19629 won various GoF West awards and took home a Premier Award in San Diego in 1977.
