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Meaning of the word variety in English

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variety

US /vəˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/
UK /vəˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

the quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity or monotony.

Example:
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The store offers a wide variety of products.
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She enjoys the variety of tasks in her new job.
Synonym:
diversityassortmentrangemixturecollection
2.

a thing which differs in some way from others of the same general class or group; a type.

Example:
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This is a rare variety of rose.
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There are many varieties of apples available.
Synonym:
typekindsortformbreed
3.

a collection of different things, especially of the same general type.

Example:
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The show featured a variety of musical acts.
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He added a variety of spices to the dish.
Synonym:
assortmentselectionarrayrangecollection
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Related Word:
garden-variety