vary
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• verb
To differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.
"Tuition fees vary significantly depending on the university and the program of study."
To change or shift from one condition, form, or state to another over time.
"Temperatures in the desert vary dramatically between day and night."
To modify or make something more diverse in order to avoid monotony or suit different conditions.
"She tries to vary her workout routine each week to keep her muscles challenged."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse the verb 'vary' (to change or differ) with the adverb 'very' (to a high degree).
• Rhymes for vary
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English varien, borrowed from Old French varier and directly from Latin variare ('to change, alter, make different'), derived from varius ('spotted, changing, diverse').