Word meaning
versatile
adjective · VUR-suh-tul
What does versatile mean?
Versatile means able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
Versatile in a sentence
“A cast-iron skillet is incredibly versatile.”
Synonyms for versatile
- adaptable
- flexible
- multipurpose
How to remember versatile
- Say it out loud a few times: VUR-suh-tul.
- Write one sentence of your own using versatile, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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