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VAIRR-eed/ˈveərid/

Varied means including many different types, or changing often: a varied diet, a varied sample. Various (already in the dictionary) lists several items; a collage is design, not a frame.

Meaning

Including many different types or changing often.

Examples

• “A varied sample still needs each slice named; a collage is not a frame.”
• “Various is already in this course (several). Diverse is the people twin. A collage is art. A named slice is methods. Write the slices; hang the collage on the stairs.”

Good to know

Made up of many different types. Cousin: various (already in the dictionary). A collage ≠ a frame.

Near in meaning

diverse

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