Meaning of the word vary in English

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vary

US /ˈver.i/

UK /ˈveə.ri/

differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class

Example:

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The prices of flights vary depending on the season.

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Her mood can vary from joyful to sad very quickly.

Synonym:

differ fluctuate change alter deviate

to introduce modifications or changes into (something) so as to make it different from what it was

Example:

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You can vary the recipe by adding different spices.

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The artist likes to vary his techniques in each painting.

Synonym:

modify alter diversify change adjust

Related Word:

varied varying varies vary from A to B