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varieties

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //vɝˈaɪətiz// UK //vəɹˈaɪətiz// va·ri·eties

n. different types or kinds of something. You use this when you want to show that there are many choices or versions of one thing.

n. distinct types, kinds, or sorts within a larger category. Often used to describe biological subspecies or different versions of a product.


SIMPLE

The shop sells many varieties of fresh bread.

CONTEXTUAL

Farmers in this region grow several varieties of apples to ensure they have a harvest throughout the entire autumn.

COMPLEX

While the basic structure of the language remains the same, regional varieties often develop unique vocabulary and distinct grammatical patterns over several generations of isolation.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'variety'; typically followed by the preposition 'of' when specifying the category.

Pitfall

There are many variety of flowersThere are many varieties of flowersWhen referring to multiple types, the plural form 'varieties' must be used with a plural verb and plural noun.

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