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adjective

various

VAIR-ee-us/ˈveriəs/

Several different people or things.

The arrangement contains various tools, including a hammer, pliers, brush, and wrench.

Several different tools: hammer, pliers, paintbrush and wrench arranged neatly.
Etymology
variousLatinvaried, different

Latin varius emphasizes difference and diversity. Various carries that idea into a group: its members represent different kinds or examples, rather than simply being numerous.

In context

Charles Walker2:37
various different kinds of sensory receptors. and they do exist in several different forms.
Mr. Walker's Biology 30 Sensory Receptors Lecture

More examples

  • Various neighbors help care for the community garden.
  • People choose to work from home for various reasons.
  • We stop at various small towns along the way.

Forms

various

vary verb — To change or make something different.

variety noun — A range of different kinds of things.

Similar words

assorted
Emphasizes a mixture of different kinds gathered together.
several
Emphasizes number rather than differences among people or things.
diverse
Emphasizes substantial differences in kinds, qualities, or backgrounds.