variety

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/vəˈraɪəti/

(plural varieties)

Word Family

vary verb
varied adjective
variable adjective
variation noun
various adjective
variety noun

Idioms

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[singular + singular or plural verb] variety (of something) 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.
A plural verb is needed after a/an (large, wide, etc.) variety of… A variety of reasons were given. You can use a singular or a plural verb before it: There is/are a wide variety of patterns to choose from.
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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- amazing
- astonishing
- bewildering
- …
verb + variety
- add
- give
- offer
- …
preposition
- of… variety
- variety in
- variety of
- …
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[uncountable] the quality of not being the same or not doing the same thing all the time synonym diversity
- 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
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- amazing
- astonishing
- bewildering
- …
verb + variety
- add
- give
- offer
- …
preposition
- of… variety
- variety in
- variety of
- …
See full entry
[countable] 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.
- variety of something 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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- distinctive
- common or garden
- garden
- …
verb + variety
- develop
- grow
- plant
- …
See full entry
(North American English also vaudeville)
[uncountable] 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
Topics Film and theatrec2, TV, radio and newsc2

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

Idioms

variety is the spice of life

(saying) having a range of different experiences makes life more interesting

单词	variety
释义	variety noun OPAL WOPAL S /vəˈraɪəti/ /vəˈraɪəti/ (plural varieties) Word Family vary verb varied adjective variable adjective variation noun various adjective variety noun Idioms jump to other results [singular + singular or plural verb] variety (of something) 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. A plural verb is needed after a/an (large, wide, etc.) variety of… A variety of reasons were given. You can use a singular or a plural verb before it: There is/are a wide variety of patterns to choose from. 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. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective amazing astonishing bewildering … verb + variety add give offer … preposition of… variety variety in variety of … See full entry [uncountable] the quality of not being the same or not doing the same thing all the time synonym diversity 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 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective amazing astonishing bewildering … verb + variety add give offer … preposition of… variety variety in variety of … See full entry [countable] 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. variety of something 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. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective distinctive common or garden garden … verb + variety develop grow plant … See full entry (North American English also vaudeville) [uncountable] 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 Topics Film and theatrec2, TV, radio and newsc2 Word Originlate 15th cent.: from French variété or Latin varietas, from varius ‘changing, diverse’. Idioms variety is the spice of life (saying) having a range of different experiences makes life more interesting Variety /vəˈraɪəti/ /vəˈraɪəti/ jump to other results a US newspaper of the entertainment industry, published each week in New York. It includes reviews of plays, films, etc. and special articles about the entertainment world, and is known for its original and informal style of language. It was first published in 1905. From 1933 to 2013 there was a daily edition based in Los Angeles called Daily Variety. Its website features entertainment news, videos and photos.
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