det
various
VEH-uh-ree-uhs
det
1
More than one; several different (things or people).
"Various people have asked about the refund policy this week."
adj
1
Of several different kinds; showing a range of difference.
"The store sells hats in various colors and sizes."
How to Use Various
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVarious means "several different ones," used either as a determiner ("various reasons") or an adjective describing diversity.
Common pairings
for various reasons
various kinds
various sizes
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Etymology
From Latin varius, "different, diverse, changeable" — the same root that gives us "vary" and "variety."