Varied is the past tense of vary. The chef varied the salad vegetables according to the season. Various means distinct, diverse, or many different kinds. The company officers come from various backgrounds.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Vail, Vale and Veil
Vail means to lower as a sign of respect. You should vail the flag because our former governor just died. Vale refers to a valley. His walk took him through vale country and agricultural land. Veil is a face covering or something that conceals or obscures. The women wear a black veil to hide their […]
Difference between Use to and Used to
Used to is the correct phrase. Up until a year ago, we used to watch that TV drama regularly.
Difference between Urban and Urbane
Urban refers to a city. A good example of urban sprawl is Las Vegas, Nevada. Urbane means polished or smooth, as in a person’s demeanor. The diplomat’s urbane and polite manner impresses everyone.
Difference between Upward and Upwards
Upward is preferred in American usage.
Difference between Unwanted and Unwonted
Unwanted means not wanted. Occasionally we experience unwanted e-mails and phone calls. Unwonted means out of the ordinary or unusual. At the party, the children were in an unwonted state of excitement when they learned a clown was coming.
Difference between Unsoluble and Unsolvable
Both words mean not easily solved. The corporation continues to have unsoluble (or unsolvable) quality problems. Note: Unsoluble can also mean that something is not soluble in liquid.
Difference between Unequivocably and Unequivocally
Unequivocably is not a word.
Difference between Undoubtably and Undoubtedly
Undoubtably is not a word.
Difference between Undo and Undue
Undo means to reverse something. It will take much rain to undo the damage caused by the drought. Undue means inappropriate or excessive. They should be quiet and refrain from any undue criticism.
Difference between Understated and Unstated
Understated means said in restrained terms or done in a restrained manner. The company praised the product but understated its deficiencies. Unstated means unsaid. They followed unstated rules of conduct and dress.
Difference between Under way and Underway
Either spelling is acceptable.