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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The first known use of vary was in the 14th century
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