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different, diverse, divergent, disparate, various mean unlike in kind or character. different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness.

- different foods

diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.

- such diverse interests as dancing and football

divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.

- went on to pursue divergent careers

disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.

- disparate notions of freedom

various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.

- tried various methods

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