Various Definition & Meaning

various
adjective
  1. of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity; "assorted sizes"; "his disguises are many and various"; "various experiments have failed to disprove the theory"; "cited various reasons for his behavior"
  2. considered individually; "the respective club members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the various reports all agreed"
  3. distinctly dissimilar or unlike; "celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan"; "animals as various as the jaguar and the cavy and the sloth"
  4. having great diversity or variety; "his various achievements are impressive"; "his vast and versatile erudition"

"Various" in song lyrics

See how various is used in real songs:

  • "Movements various"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "Carryin' complex texts, stars are various"
    Atoms Family f/ Da Cryptic One — Zone 2 Tha Tone
  • "So you could pick yours - from the various"
    Bomfunk MC's — Freestyler

Usage tips for "various"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "various" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for various to find words that pair well.

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