varied

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adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd How to pronounce varied (audio)
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: various, diverse
many and varied comments
2
: variegated sense 1
variedly adverb

varied

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past tense and past participle of vary

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Adjective We try to eat a more varied diet. My routine is varied enough so that I don't get bored. She studies subjects as varied as chemistry and sculpture.
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For the dirt topping, feel free to follow your imagination and taste, substituting or replacing any of the ingredients with your favorite chocolate cookies or treats while still keeping the visual appearance of a varied, crumbly soil. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The series moves between the past and the present, and shifts across varied locations in Pennsylvania, so audiences never know which direction the story will go in. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Its practical value will depend on whether the systems can consistently handle varied components, operate at useful production speeds, and work reliably within existing factory infrastructure. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 Different industries and different backgrounds provide a pool of varied perspectives for bouncing ideas around about anything from negotiating salaries to making difficult management decisions. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for varied

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Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of vary

First Known Use

Adjective

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of varied was in 1588

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varied

adjective
var·​ied
ˈver-ēd, 
ˈvar-
1
: having many forms or types : diverse
2
: variegated sense 1
variedly adverb
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