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vary

[vair-ee]

verb (used with object)

varied, varying 
  1. to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance.

    to vary one's methods.

    Synonyms: ,
  2. to cause to be different from something else.

    The orchestra varied last night's program with one new selection.

  3. to avoid or relieve from uniformity or monotony; diversify.

    to vary one's diet.

  4. Music.Ģżto alter (a melody or theme) by modification or embellishments without changing its identity.



verb (used without object)

varied, varying 
  1. to show diversity; be different.

    The age at which children are ready to read varies.

  2. to undergo change in appearance, form, substance, character, etc..

    The landscape begins to vary as one drives south.

  3. to change periodically or in succession; differ or alternate.

    Demand for certain products varies with the season.

  4. to diverge; depart; deviate (usually followed byfrom ).

    to vary from the norm.

  5. Mathematics.Ģżto be subject to change.

  6. Biology.Ģżto exhibit variation.

vary

/ ˈ±¹É›É™°łÉŖ /

verb

  1. to undergo or cause to undergo change, alteration, or modification in appearance, character, form, attribute, etc

  2. to be different or cause to be different; be subject to change

  3. (tr) to give variety to

  4. to differ, as from a convention, standard, etc

  5. (intr) to change in accordance with another variable

    her mood varies with the weather

    pressure varies directly with temperature and inversely with volume

  6. (tr) music to modify (a theme) by the use of variation

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • varier noun
  • varyingly adverb
  • intervary verb (used without object)
  • overvary verb
  • self-varying adjective
  • unvarying adjective
  • unvaryingly adverb
  • ˈ±¹²¹°ł²ā¾±²Ō²µ adjective
  • ˈ±¹²¹°ł²ā¾±²Ō²µly adverb
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of vary1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English varien, from Latin ±¹²¹°ł¾±Äå°ł±š, equivalent to vari(us) ( various ) + -Äå°ł±š infinitive suffix
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of vary1

C14: from Latin ±¹²¹°ł¾±Äå°ł±š, from varius various
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In right-wing circles, expectations for the future of AI vary as well.

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Northern Ireland's 11 local authorities have varying policies on installing dual-language street signs.

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Overall, fewer children should mean places are easier to come by - but that will vary depending on where you live.

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Her mileage may vary, of course, so it’s worth using a Social Security claiming calculator and consider getting advice from an objective source, such as a fee-only financial advisor.

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Set on the banks of the River Clyde in the heart of Glasgow, this is quite a varied festival.

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