Meaning & Definition of Vary in English
English⟶
Vary
/vɛri/
verb
1. Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
- "Her mood changes in accordance with the weather"
- "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"
synonym:
- change,
- alter,
- vary
2. Be at variance with
- Be out of line with
synonym:
- deviate,
- vary,
- diverge,
- depart
3. Be subject to change in accordance with a variable
- "Prices vary"
- "His moods vary depending on the weather"
synonym:
- vary
4. Make something more diverse and varied
- "Vary the menu"
synonym:
- vary,
- variegate,
- motley
Examples of using
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