variety meaning
variety :
diversity, assortment
noun
▪ The store offers a variety of fruits.
▪ The store has many different fruits.
▪ There is a variety of books to read.
▪ There are many different books to read.
paraphrasing
▪ diversity – different kinds
▪ assortment – a mix of different things
▪ range – a group of different things
▪ collection – a group of items
Pronunciation
variety [vəˈraɪəti]
The stress is on 'rai' and sounds like 'vuh-rai-uh-tee'.
Common phrases and grammar about variety
variety - Common meaning
noun
diversity, assortment
Part of Speech Changes for "variety"
▪ various (adjective) – different kinds
▪ vary (verb) – to change or differ
Common Expressions with "variety"
▪ a wide variety – many different kinds
▪ offer a variety – provide different options
▪ a variety of choices – many options
▪ a variety of colors – many colors
Important examples of variety in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, variety is often used to describe a range of options or types.
Example of a confusing word: variable (subject to change)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Variety is used as a noun, often paired with 'a' to indicate different types or kinds in TOEIC questions.
variety
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
wide variety
'many different kinds', used to emphasize the range of options.
spice of life
means 'variety is enjoyable', used to suggest that having different experiences is good.
Differences between similar words and variety
variety
,
diversity
differences
Variety refers to different types within a group, while diversity emphasizes differences among elements.
variety
,
assortment
differences
Variety is a general term for different kinds, while assortment often implies a selection of items grouped together.
Words with the same origin as variety
The origin of variety
The word 'variety' comes from the Latin 'varietas', meaning 'difference or diversity'.
Word structure
It has the root 'vari' (different) and suffix 'ety' (state or quality), meaning 'state of being different'.
Words with the same origin
The root of variety is vari (different). Words with the same root include various (different kinds), vary (to change).
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