Varied
'veərɪd
Definitions
Exhibiting change or differences; diverse.
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Characterized by differences or diversity
The menu at the restaurant offered a varied selection of dishes.
💡 Simply: When things are varied, they're not all the same. Imagine going to an ice cream shop with lots of flavors like strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla—that's varied!
👶 For kids: Having many different kinds of things.
More Examples
The city's architecture is varied, with a mix of old and modern buildings.
The conference program included varied workshops and presentations.
How It's Used
"The museum boasts a varied collection of art from different eras."
"Teachers use varied teaching methods to cater to different learning styles."
Synonyms
From the Latin word 'varius,' meaning 'diverse' or 'changing.' It entered English in the 16th century, initially used to describe differences in appearance or nature.
The word 'varied' was frequently used in historical texts to describe natural phenomena, social classes, and art forms.
Memory tip
Think of a 'varied' garden with plants of all shapes, sizes, and colors.