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variously

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈvɛəriəsli/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪəsli/

adverb
Definition

In different ways or forms; in a variety of manners.


Example

The project was approached variously by the team members, each bringing their unique perspective.


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard that you can use this recipe variously depending on your taste.
Sloth B
Yeah, it’s great because you can switch up the ingredients.
Sloth A
I love recipes that let you experiment variously with flavors.
Sloth B
Same here! It makes cooking so much more fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diversely
manifold
assorted
Antonyms
uniformly
similarly
consistently
Root Explanation

Various is derived from the Latin 'varius' (meaning diverse or different) and the suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). The word 'variously' means in a diverse or different manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'diverse' ('varius') to remember that 'variously' means in different ways.

Visually Confused Words
vicariously
vagariously
avariciously
vaporously
valorously
vinously
ovarious
unvicariously
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