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vary

verb

Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
V
Ends with
Y
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈvɛəɹi

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Meaning

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verb

  1. Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

    “Her mood changes in accordance with the weather”

verb

  1. Be at variance with; be out of line with

verb

  1. Be subject to change in accordance with a variable

    “Prices vary”

verb

  1. Make something more diverse and varied

    “Vary the menu”

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Example Sentences

Her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
Prices vary
His moods vary depending on the weather
Vary the menu

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