var·y
vary
- pronunciation:
- veI
ri
[or]
vae
ri
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
varied, varies, varying |
| definition 1: |
to change; to make different.
She varies the story each time she tells it.- synonyms:
- alter, change, modify
- similar words:
- convert
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| definition 2: |
to give variety to.
He varies his daily exercise routine.- similar words:
- modify
|
| definition 3: |
to change from time to time or as a result of some other change.
His mood varies depending on the weather.
- synonyms:
- change
- similar words:
- alternate, modify, shift
|
| definition 4: |
to be different; contrast.
Opinions varied on whether the mayor had served the city well.- synonyms:
- deviate, differ
- antonyms:
- conform
- similar words:
- alter, contrast, disagree, veer
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| related words: |
change, range, shade |
| derivations: |
varying (adj.), varyingly (adv.) |
Some people say the words
vary and
very in exactly the same way, but these two words have different meanings.