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Variants

Verb / ˈveri:ʌnts / Another word for variants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Variants are different forms of something, such as a language, a gene, or a product.

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Common collocations

  • genetic variants
  • different variants
  • variants of concern
  • variants exist
  • variants emerge
  • variants differ
  • variants arise

Word family

noun variant
verb vary
adjective variable
adverb variably

Usage note

The word 'variants' often refers to different forms of something, especially in biology (e.g., virus variants) or in the context of software or products. Ensure the context clearly indicates what is being varied.

Example sentences

  1. The store has different variants of the same product.
  2. There are many variants of the English language around the world.
  3. The gene has a variant that causes a disease.
  4. The artist created a variant of the painting with brighter colors.
  5. The new variant of the car is more fuel-efficient.

Quotes

  • The variants of the English language are as varied as the cultures that speak it.
  • The true test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis or whether you lead from the sidelines, and then jump in at the end to claim success when there is none or little. That is the current variant of leadership in our country today.
  • We are all aware that there are many variants of the English language around the world, but sometimes we forget how different they can be.

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