variety
Variety refers to a collection of different things or types of the same thing. It is used to describe a situation where there is diversity and many choices rather than just one type.
Exemplos
3 de 5The local market sells a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The neighborhood store offers many different types of fresh produce.
The university provides a variety of programs for international students.
The college offers many different study options for students from abroad.
I usually listen to a variety of music when I am cleaning my room.
I like to play many different kinds of songs while I clean.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Vary' + 'Tea'. Imagine a shop that sells many 'varying' types of 'tea'—that is a variety!
Quiz rápido
The shop has a wide _______ of toys for children of all ages.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: variety
Exemplos
The local market sells a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
everydayThe neighborhood store offers many different types of fresh produce.
The university provides a variety of programs for international students.
formalThe college offers many different study options for students from abroad.
I usually listen to a variety of music when I am cleaning my room.
informalI like to play many different kinds of songs while I clean.
The study examined a variety of factors that influence climate change.
academicThe research looked at many different things that affect the climate.
Our firm offers a variety of financial services to meet your needs.
businessOur company has many different money-related services for you.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
variety is the spice of life
new and different experiences make life more interesting
a variety of
several different kinds of
of every variety
of all different types
Frequentemente confundido com
Variation refers to a change or a slightly different version of something, while variety refers to a range of many different things.
Notas de uso
The phrase 'a variety of' is almost always followed by a plural noun (e.g., 'a variety of apples'). When it is the subject of a sentence, it usually takes a plural verb.
Erros comuns
Learners often use a singular noun after 'a variety of', such as saying 'a variety of book' instead of 'a variety of books'.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Vary' + 'Tea'. Imagine a shop that sells many 'varying' types of 'tea'—that is a variety!
Origem da palavra
From the Old French 'variete', which comes from the Latin 'varietas', meaning difference or diversity.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, having a 'variety' of choices is highly valued in shopping, education, and entertainment.
Quiz rápido
The shop has a wide _______ of toys for children of all ages.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: variety
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