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various
The word "various" is always used with plural countable nouns (for example, "various reasons," not "various reason"). While it can mean "several," it usually implies that the items are different from each other. If you only want to say there are many of the same thing, use "several" or "many" instead.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is managing the neighborhood Facebook group while Eleanor tries to help with a family potluck.
Eleanor Smith
KAREN I BROUGHT VARIOUS DIP RECIPES FROM MY CLIPBOARD. WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT?
Karen Smith
Just pick one, Eleanor. I'm totally swamped with the PTA drama.
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The tension is evident as Karen uses the idiom 'swamped' to indicate she is overwhelmed, while Eleanor's use of 'various' refers to a diverse selection of recipes. The caps lock reflects Eleanor's lack of tech-savviness.