Vary: meaning, definitions and examples

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vary

 

[ หˆvษ›ri ]

Context #1

change

To change or alter in form, appearance, substance, or character. It can also mean to differ in some way. Vary is often used to describe differences in quantity, quality, or degree.

Synonyms

change, differ, fluctuate

Examples of usage

  • The colors of the leaves vary from green to red in the fall.
  • Her mood can vary from ecstatic to melancholic within minutes.
Context #2

diversify

To introduce variety into something. It can mean to extend in different directions or to distribute in different places.

Synonyms

alter, diversify, mix-up, modify

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to vary its product line to attract a wider range of customers.
  • He varied his routine by trying a new hobby.
Context #3

deviate

To depart from a set course or standard. Vary can also mean to deviate from the usual way of doing something.

Synonyms

deviate, digress, stray, veer

Examples of usage

  • The artist liked to vary her style to keep things fresh and interesting.
  • The project's timeline varied due to unexpected delays.

Translations

Translations of the word "vary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น variar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช variieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bervariasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐั€ั–ัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmieniaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ใ‚ใ‚‹ (kawaru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท varier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ variar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค (byeonhwahada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุงูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›nit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meniลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๅŒ– (biร nhuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razlikovati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breytast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะทะณะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ variar

Word origin

The word 'vary' originated from the Latin word 'variare', meaning 'to change'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'vary' has been used to describe a wide range of changes, differences, and modifications. Its versatility and adaptability have made it a common word in various contexts.

See also: unvaried, unvarying, variable, variance, varied, variety, various, variously, varying, varyingly.