Sundry
Adjective
Definition: Various miscellaneous; separate.
Synonyms: Various, Assorted, Diverse
Antonyms: Identical, Same, Uniform
Examples:
- The store sells sundry items such as snacks, household goods, and stationery.
- She had a sundry collection of coins from different countries.
Mnemonics:
- "Sundry" sounds like "some+dry," indicating a variety of things that are separate or not related.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English "sundry", from Old English "syndrig" (separate, distinct), from "syndrian" (to sunder, separate).
Historical Usage:The word "sundry" has been used since Middle English to describe various, separate things.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Sundry shop"
Explanation:Refers to a small retail store that sells a variety of miscellaneous items.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Assuming "sundry" only refers to miscellaneous items.
Explanation:While "sundry" is commonly used to describe various, miscellaneous objects, it can also be used to describe other things, such as expenses or accounts.