vary
verb
\ ˈver-ē
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varied;
varying
Definition of vary
1
: to make a partial change in : make different in some attribute or characteristic
2
: to make differences between items in : diversify
1
: to exhibit or undergo change
the sky was constantly varying
3
: to take on successive values
y varies inversely with x
4
: to exhibit divergence in structural or physiological characters from the typical form
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Other Words from vary
varyingly
\ ˈver-ē-iŋ-lē
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of vary in a Sentence
The terrain varies as you climb higher.
The cost of a room at the hotel varies with the season.
Their services vary depending on the customer.
They've tried to improve their procedures, with varying degrees of success.
The diamonds vary in size.
Colors vary from light to dark.
I try to vary my diet by eating different kinds of foods.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The problem is that the definition of food deserts vary, and as such there can be a decent variance in population numbers for how the range is set for a desert definition. — Natalie Hanson, The Mercury News, "California’s food deserts, insecurity can worsen after wildfires," 3 Sep. 2019 Storms vary widely in both the size of their eyes and their speed of movement, so there is a wide range of variation in how long eyes take to pass. — Adam Sobel, New York Times, "What Will Turn Hurricane Dorian? How Wide Is the Eye? Your Questions Answered.," 1 Sep. 2019 The number of fires in the Amazon varies from year to year, and based on the number of fires detected so far 2019 is slightly outpacing the trend over recent years. — Laris Karklis, Washington Post, "We’re at the peak of the global fire season," 30 Aug. 2019 That gene varies among M. guttatus plants, but every plant that can grow on serpentine soils has the same mutation. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "Meet the monkeyflower, a weed that may hold the key to zebra stripes and other biological mysteries," 29 Aug. 2019 The likelihood of using this excuse varies among different age groups and pay ranges. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Can You Email Me Now? Half of Americans Lie to Their Boss About Having Wifi on Vacation: Survey," 27 Aug. 2019 Its fees vary by location, and data analytics cost extra. — Alison Griswold, Quartz, "Travis Kalanick could launch another cash war between startups in China," 27 Aug. 2019 Rates do vary, though, and the appeal of the candidate is an obvious factor in fundraising success. — Brian Slodysko, The Denver Post, "Fuzzy math: Presidential Democratic candidates spend big to draw small-dollar donors," 27 Aug. 2019 Announcer’s voices and styles vary greatly, but there are some go-to clichés that seemingly everyone just can’t quit. — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "From Augusta to East Lake: 18 Parting Thoughts From the 2019 PGA Tour Season," 26 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vary.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for vary
vary
verb
English Language Learners Definition of vary
: to be different or to become different
: to make (something) different : to make changes to (something) so that it is not always the same
See the full definition for vary in the English Language Learners Dictionary
vary
verb
\ ˈver-ē
\
\
varied;
varying
Kids Definition of vary
1
: to make a partial change in
He varied the rhythm of the poem.
2
: to make or be of different kinds
She varies her exercise routine.
3
: to show or undergo change
The sky constantly varies.
4
: to differ from the usual members of a group
vary
intransitive verb
\ ˈver-ē, ˈvar-ē
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varied;
varying
Medical Definition of vary
: to exhibit divergence in structural or physiological characters from the typical form