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variously

adv. manner
C1 Advanced US //ˈvɛɹiəsɫi// UK //vˈeəɹɪəsli// var·i·ous·ly

adv. in several different ways or by several different people. You use this when something has many different names, descriptions, or versions.

adv. in various ways, manners, or positions; by several different people or at different times.


SIMPLE

The old building is variously described as a castle or a prison.

CONTEXTUAL

The historical figure has been variously portrayed as a hero, a villain, and a victim depending on the era.

COMPLEX

The origins of the custom are variously attributed to ancient religious rites, medieval folklore, and 19th-century commercial interests, though no single source is universally accepted.

Synonyms
Origin

From various + -ly.

Usage

Typically used to introduce a list of different interpretations, names, or descriptions.

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