varied; varying
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
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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The needs and the level of support vary widely from person to person.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The symptoms experienced by each person will vary based on the parts of the body that are affected.1 Some symptoms are a result of the cancer, and others are related to treatment.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
The dollar amount that households receive will vary significantly and depend on your pay, filing status, and the size of your family.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
But participation varies widely by state, and by session.
—Emily Wagster Pettus, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The symptoms experienced by each person will vary based on the parts of the body that are affected.1 Some symptoms are a result of the cancer, and others are related to treatment.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
The dollar amount that households receive will vary significantly and depend on your pay, filing status, and the size of your family.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
But participation varies widely by state, and by session.
—Emily Wagster Pettus, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Vary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vary. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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vary
intransitive verb
varied; varying
: to exhibit divergence in structural or physiological characters from the typical form
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