vary

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛəɹi/
/ˈvæɹi/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Alteration; change.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To change with time or a similar parameter.

Example Sentences
  • He varies his magic tricks so as to minimize the possibility that any given audience member will see the same trick twice.
2 Definition

To institute a change in, from a current state; to modify.

Example Sentences
  • You should vary your diet. Eating just bread will do you harm in the end.
3 Definition

Not to remain constant: to change with time or a similar parameter.

Example Sentences
  • His mood varies by the hour.
4 Definition

(of the members of a group) To display differences.

Example Sentences
  • The sprouting tendency of potatoes varies between cultivars, years and places of growing.
5 Definition

To be or act different from the usual.

6 Definition

To make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate.

7 Definition

To embellish; to change fancifully; to present under new aspects, as of form, key, measure, etc. See variation.

8 Definition

To disagree; to be at variance or in dissension.