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Definition of varied adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

varied

adjective
 
/ˈveərid/
 
/ˈverid/,
 
/ˈværid/
(usually approving)
Word Family
  • vary verb
  • varied adjective
  • variable adjective noun
  • variation noun
  • various adjective
  • variety noun
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  1. of many different types
    • varied opinions
    • They stock a wide and varied selection of cheeses.
    Extra Examples
    • The opportunities the job offers are many and varied.
    • Young people run away from home for many and varied reasons.
    • a richly varied cultural life
    • The country has a rich and varied culture.
    • an endlessly varied repertoire of songs
    • They offer a varied programme of entertainment.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    phrases
    • many and varied
    • rich and varied
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  2. not staying the same, but changing often
    • He led a full and varied life.
    • I've had a varied career.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    phrases
    • many and varied
    • rich and varied
    See full entry
See varied in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee varied in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

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