Variety Vəˈraɪəti Wide Consists Adjective Extra Examples Great

• there is a wide variety of patterns to choose from.
• he resigned for a variety of reasons.
• this tool can be used in a variety of ways.
• the text consists of extracts from a variety of sources.

variety

Word Family

• vary verb
• varied adjective
• variable adjective
• variation noun
• various adjective
• variety noun
1. several different sorts of the same thing
• There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from.
• He resigned for a variety of reasons.
• This tool can be used in a variety of ways.
• The text consists of extracts from a variety of sources.
• articles and essays on a variety of topics
• I don't eat meat, only fish, but there's a good variety available here.
• The day-long excursion is one of a variety on offer for tourists.
• I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer.

Extra Examples

• Menus offer a good variety of seafood.
• The market sold a bewildering variety of cheeses.
• He has written on a great variety of subjects.
• a series of discussions on a variety of issues
• The songs are in a variety of styles.
• Costs vary widely and depend on a variety of factors.
• Visitors are able to enjoy a variety of activities.
• State aid can take a variety of forms.
• Asbestos was formerly used in a variety of products.
• a Toronto company that offers a variety of Web-based services
• These goals can be met using a variety of techniques.
• The hotel's 104 rooms come in a variety of sizes.
2. the quality of not being the same or not doing the same thing all the time
• SYNONYM diversity
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• It's the variety that makes my job so enjoyable.
• We all need variety in our diet.
• We want more variety in our work.
• a constant craving for variety and adventure
• The festival demonstrates the variety of the UK music scene.

Extra Examples

• There is wide variety in shape and colour.
• a country of great variety
• the rich variety of the local bird life
3. a type of a thing, for example a plant or language, that is different from the others in the same general group
• Apples come in a great many varieties.
• different varieties of English
• This is a very rare variety of orchid.
• A typical estate in the region will grow at least three grape varieties.
• My cooking is of the ‘quick and simple’ variety.

Extra Examples

• The variety of English that they speak is closer to American than British.
• high-yielding varieties of rice
• cultivated varieties such as the damask rose
• breeders who develop new varieties
• Old varieties of rose can be less resistant to diseases.
• There are hundreds of different varieties of apple.
4. a form of theatre or television entertainment that consists of a series of short performances, such as singing, dancing and funny acts
• a variety show/theatre
5. having a range of different experiences makes life more interesting

Word Origin

• late 15th cent.: from French variété or Latin varietas, from varius ‘changing, diverse’.