varied

varied — adjective

1. Made up of or including a wide range of different kinds of things, people, or qu

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Made up of or including a wide range of different kinds of things, people, or qualities, so that it is not all the same.

例句

The restaurant offers a varied menu with dishes from different parts of Asia.

collocation: varied menu

Bao's music collection is highly varied, ranging from classical to electronic.

同義詞
  • diverse

    More formal; strongly emphasizes differences within the group, especially cultural or demographic differences.

  • various

    Simply points to multiple different items without emphasizing the breadth of range.

  • assorted

    More casual; typically used for mixed items of a similar category, like chocolates or gifts.

反義詞
  • uniform

    Describes something that is the same throughout, with no variety.

  • homogeneous

    Formal; made up of parts that are all the same kind.

文法句型

varied + plural noun

be + varied

用法筆記

Commonly describes collections, selections, menus, experiences, interests, and backgrounds. Can be used both attributively (before a noun) and predicatively (after a linking verb like 'is').

常見錯誤

❌The museum has a varied types of art.
✅The museum has varied types of art.' or 'The museum has a variety of art.
💡'varied' is an adjective; do not pair it with 'a' when it directly modifies a plural noun.
❌We saw varied a range of products.
✅We saw a varied range of products.
💡the article 'a' must come before 'varied' when followed by a singular noun like 'range.'

2. Tending to change regularly from one state, level, or quality to another, so tha

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Tending to change regularly from one state, level, or quality to another, so that it does not stay the same for long.

例句

The weather in this mountain region is varied, with morning sunshine and evening rain.

collocation: varied weather

Kian's mood has been varied lately, shifting between cheerful and quiet.

同義詞
  • changeable

    Focuses on instability and unpredictability; common for weather and moods.

  • fluctuating

    Specifically for levels or amounts that go up and down, like prices or temperatures.

  • inconsistent

    Has a negative connotation; suggests unreliability or lack of dependability.

反義詞
  • constant

    Staying the same over time; the opposite of frequently changing.

  • steady

    Stable and regular, without sudden changes.

文法句型

be + varied

用法筆記

Frequently describes weather, prices, moods, quality, or conditions that shift over time. Most natural in present or perfect tenses describing a period. Less common in attributive position (before a noun) than sense 1.

常見錯誤

❌Varied weather is hard to plan for.' (ambiguous — could mean sense 1 or sense 2)
✅The weather here is varied; it can change in an hour.
💡use a full clause or context to signal the 'changing often' meaning rather than 'many types.'