variety
word
/vɝˈaɪəti/
vuh-RY-uh-tee
/vəɹˈaɪəti/
vuh-RY-uh-tee
Definition
A number of different things of the same general kind; also, the quality of having different forms or types.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Phrases: 'a wide variety of', 'for variety', 'add some variety'. Don't confuse with 'varietal' (wine), or 'various' (adjective, not a noun). Often used to highlight diversity within a group.
Spanish: variedadPortuguese (BR): variedadePortuguese (PT): variedadeChinese (Simplified): 多样性 - 种类Chinese (Traditional): 多樣性 - 種類Hindi: विविधता - प्रकारArabic: تنوع - نوعBengali: বিভিন্নতা - বৈচিত্র্যRussian: разнообразиеJapanese: 多様性 - 種類Vietnamese: sự đa dạngKorean: 다양성Turkish: çeşitlilikUrdu: تنوعIndonesian: keberagaman - variasi
Example Sentences
There is a variety of fruit in the basket.
basic
The store sells a variety of clothes.
basic
I like to listen to a variety of music.
basic
I get bored easily, so I need some variety in my routine.
natural
You’ll find a surprising variety of animals at the zoo.
natural
Our menu offers a wide variety of options for everyone.
natural