Vary
verb
To make changes to something or to have differences according to the situation.
Her mood varies with the weather.
Often appears as...
- may vary
- vary significantly
verb
To be different or diverse from others in a group or range.
Prices can vary greatly from store to store.
Often appears as...
- vary widely
- vary greatly
verb
To change a musical or artistic work in some way.
He varied the theme in his final movement.
Often appears as...
- varied theme
- varied style
Usage tips
Artistic
verb
To alternate or fluctuate irregularly.
Her temperatures varied wildly over the course of the day.
Often appears as...
- varied wildly
- varied over time
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Medical
verb
To make changes to something or to have differences according to the situation.
Her mood varies with the weather.
Often appears as...
- may vary
- vary significantly
verb
To be different or diverse from others in a group or range.
Prices can vary greatly from store to store.
Often appears as...
- vary widely
- vary greatly
verb
To change a musical or artistic work in some way.
He varied the theme in his final movement.
Often appears as...
- varied theme
- varied style
Usage tips
Artistic
verb
To alternate or fluctuate irregularly.
Her temperatures varied wildly over the course of the day.
Often appears as...
- varied wildly
- varied over time
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Context Sensitivity
'Vary' often indicates that something changes because of different circumstances or contexts.
His performance varies depending on the level of competition.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Concepts
Use 'vary' to discuss abstract ideas like opinions or feelings that can change.
Their opinions on the matter vary.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Sensitivity
'Vary' often indicates that something changes because of different circumstances or contexts.
His performance varies depending on the level of competition.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Concepts
Use 'vary' to discuss abstract ideas like opinions or feelings that can change.
Their opinions on the matter vary.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Sensitivity
'Vary' often indicates that something changes because of different circumstances or contexts.
His performance varies depending on the level of competition.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Concepts
Use 'vary' to discuss abstract ideas like opinions or feelings that can change.
Their opinions on the matter vary.
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