various meaning
various :
different, several
adjective
▪ She has various books on her shelf.
▪ She has different books on her shelf.
▪ We tried various methods to solve the problem.
▪ We tried different ways to solve the problem.
paraphrasing
▪ diverse – different kinds
▪ assorted – mixed types
▪ multiple – many kinds
▪ numerous – many
Pronunciation
various [ˈvɛəriəs]
The stress is on 'var' and sounds like 'vair-ee-uhs'.
Common phrases and grammar about various
various - Common meaning
adjective
different, several
Part of Speech Changes for "various"
▪ variety (noun) – a collection of different things
▪ vary (verb) – to change or be different
▪ variable (adjective) – likely to change
▪ variously (adverb) – in different ways
Common Expressions with "various"
▪ various options – different choices
▪ various reasons – different causes
▪ various tasks – different jobs
▪ various locations – different places
Important examples of various in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, various often refers to different types or kinds.
Example of a confusing word: varied (changed or altered)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Various is used to describe multiple items or categories, often in grammar questions to test adjective usage.
various
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
various and sundry
means 'all sorts of things', used to describe a mixed collection.
various purposes
means 'different uses', often used in contexts where multiple functions are discussed.
Differences between similar words and various
various
,
diverse
differences
Various refers to different kinds, while diverse emphasizes a wide range or variety.
various
,
multiple
differences
Various means different kinds, while multiple refers to many in number.
Words with the same origin as various
The origin of various
The word 'various' comes from the Latin 'varius', meaning 'changing or diverse'.
Word structure
It has the root vari (change) and suffix ous (adjective), meaning 'full of change'.
Words with the same origin
The root of various is vari (change). Words with the same root include vary (to change), variable (likely to change).
