Definition of various
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of an indefinite number greater than one
stop at various towns
2
: individual, separate
rate increases granted in the various states
3a
: of differing kinds : multifarious
b
: dissimilar in nature or form : unlike
4
: varicolored
birds of various plumage
5
: having a number of different aspects or characteristics
a various place
various
pronoun, plural in constructionDefinition of various (Entry 2 of 2)
: an indefinite number of separate individuals greater than one
have read various of her essays
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The first known use of various was in the 15th century
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