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various
/ˈvɛəriəs/
[/ˈvɛəriəs/]
several different
Intermediatedeterminer
Definition
Several different things of the same general type.
Example
The shop sells various fruits.
The shop sells various fruits.
Etymology
From Latin 'varius', meaning 'changing' or 'diverse'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with plural nouns to stress difference among them.