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Definition of vary
varied
;varying
transitive verb
1 : to make a partial change in : make different in some attribute or characteristic
2 : to make differences between items in : diversify
intransitive verb
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
From the M-W Editors
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.
Recent Examples of vary from the Web
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While the club’s projects vary, from providing clean water in Ecuador and assisting during natural disasters overseas to helping with local projects, Fuqua said endeavors that involve helping youths are especially meaningful to him.
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There is a term in the legal world for such instructions — dead hand control — and, although compliance has varied and enforceability is debatable, they have been attempted by artists from Franz Kafka to a Beastie Boy.
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There is a term in the legal world for such instructions — dead hand control — and, although compliance has varied and enforceability is debatable, they have been attempted by artists from Franz Kafka to a Beastie Boy.
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Hillary Clinton's fees have varied, but the former first lady and presidential candidate received as much as $325,000 for a single appearance in 2015, the Washington Post reports.
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Salaries can vary depending on several factors including student population, education and years of service.
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The main engine could be throttled up and down to vary its thrust as the cosmonaut maneuvered over treacherous lunar terrain.
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But that enormously increased the mass, which caused the mirror to change shape constantly as the temperature varied throughout the night—ruining the very shape that was so important to making perfect images.
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The weirdos were: young gay boys, old hippies of varying sexuality, straight artists and musicians, softball lesbians, punk-rock dykes who played house music, metal musicians, ravers, or people into the fetish scene.
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Origin and Etymology of vary
Middle English varien, borrowed from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French varier, borrowed from Latin variāre “to mark with contrasting colors, give variety to, make changeable,” derivative of varius “having contrasting colors, of different kinds, changeable,” of uncertain origin
Synonym Discussion of vary
VARY Defined for English Language Learners
vary
playDefinition of vary for English Language Learners
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: to be different or to become different
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: to make (something) different : to make changes to (something) so that it is not always the same
VARY Defined for Kids
vary
playDefinition of vary for Students
varied
;varying
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
Medical Dictionary
vary
playMedical Definition of vary
varied
;varying
: to exhibit divergence in structural or physiological characters from the typical form
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