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Vary: Definition, Common Uses, and Sentence Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：be different (vary)

vary 🔊

/ˈveri/

to be different from each other in certain ways, like size, shape, or color.

Vary definition illustrated by glasses of different heights showing variation.

be different 🔊

➕

/bi ˈdɪfərənt/

It refers to having differences in characteristics such as size, shape, or color among similar items.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'variare', meaning 'to change' or 'make different'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of VARIety - VARY means things are not all the same.

📖 Example

The price of this model of phone varies a lot between different online stores. 🔊 The price for this phone model shows significant differences across various online stores.

🔗 Collocations

vary widely – to differ to a great extent

vary from...to... – to range between different points

vary in size – to have differences in dimensions

🔄 Synonyms

differ (v.) – to be unlike or dissimilar

fluctuate (v.) – to change frequently and unpredictably

range (v.) – to vary within specified limits

🚫 Antonyms

remain the same (phrase) – to stay unchanged

be consistent (phrase) – to be uniform or constant

🌱 Derivatives

variation (n.) – a change or difference in condition, amount, or level

variable (adj./n.) – likely to change or vary; a factor that can change

various (adj.) – different from one another; of different kinds

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'variare', from 'varius' (varied). Commonly used in statistics for 'variance' to describe data spread, reflecting its core meaning of change and diversity.

Meaning 2：change based on conditions (vary)

vary 🔊

/ˈveri/

to change or be adjusted according to different conditions or needs.

Vary meaning shown by a vase's contents changing with the seasons.

change based on conditions 🔊

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/tʃeɪndʒ beɪst ɒn kənˈdɪʃənz/

It means to adjust or modify in response to different circumstances or requirements.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The restaurant's menu varies depending on which fresh ingredients are in season. 🔊 The restaurant's menu changes based on the availability of seasonal ingredients.

🔗 Collocations

vary depending on – to change according to specific factors

vary with – to change in relation to something

vary according to – to be adjusted based on certain criteria

🔄 Synonyms

adapt (v.) – to adjust to new conditions

adjust (v.) – to alter slightly to achieve a desired fit

modify (v.) – to make partial changes to something

🚫 Antonyms

remain fixed (phrase) – to stay unchanged regardless of conditions

be constant (phrase) – to be unchanging

🌱 Derivatives

variation (n.) – a change or difference in condition, amount, or level

variable (adj./n.) – likely to change or vary; a factor that can change

various (adj.) – different from one another; of different kinds