She collected seashells of various shapes and sizes.

Meaning: The seashells were different or many in their outlines and measurements.

Choice of Words: Various means different or many. Shapes are the outlines of an object. Sizes are the measurements of an object. When you put them together, "Various shapes and sizes" means different or many outlines and measurements.

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