of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
marked by or exhibiting variety or diversity: houses of various designs.
presenting or having many different qualities or aspects: a woman of various talent.
having a variety of colors; varicolored.
different from each other; dissimilar.
variant.
numerous; many: living at various hotels.
individual (in a group, class, kind, etc.); separate: permission from various officials in Washington.
pronoun
Informal. several, many, or numerous ones: I spoke with various of them.
Origin of various
1545–55; <Latin varius speckled, variegated, hence manifold, diverse; see -ous
SYNONYMS FOR various
2 sundry.
3 diversified, variegated, varied, divers.
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ANTONYMS FOR various
1 identical, same, uniform, similar.
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synonym study for various
1. Various,different,distinct,diverse describe things that are not identical or alike. Various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties.Different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing ) versions of the same story.Distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method.Diverse usually suggests a disparity capable of leading to conflict or disagreement: diverse views on how the area should be zoned.