various
/ˈveriəs/
var · i · ous
ˈver · i · əs
English Definition
adj. different kinds
Significado en Español
varios, diversas
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhiều loại, đa dạng
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Example Sentence
He has worked in various cities.
他在许多城市工作过。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
vary(change)+ous(many)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “various”:
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A
Different
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B
Singular
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C
Limited
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D
Identical
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A — Different.
“various” means adj. different kinds
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The large store sells ______ kinds of candy from all over the world.
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A
identical
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B
single
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C
various
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D
matching
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C — various.
“various” means adj. different kinds
Common questions about “various”
What does “various” mean?
various — adj. different kinds. In Chinese: 各种各样的.
How do you pronounce “various”?
various is pronounced /ˈveriəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: var · i · ous.
How do you use “various” in a sentence?
He has worked in various cities. (他在许多城市工作过。)
What are synonyms for “various”?
diverse, assorted — all close in meaning to various (adj. different kinds).
Is “various” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. various appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “various”?
vary(change)+ous(many)
