vary

Meanings

• verb

  to change or differ from one thing to another; be subject to variation

  - "The weather varies greatly from one season to another."
  - "My interests vary from sports to literature."
  - "The price of the stock varies depending on the market conditions."

• verb

  to have or be capable of having different forms, appearances, or qualities

  - "The flowers in the garden vary in color and size."
  - "Different breeds of dogs vary in size and temperament."
  - "The texture of the cake varies from the outside to the inside."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvæɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dissent , take exception , alter , change , fluctuate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vary
vary , tarry , carry , marry , Barry , merry , quarrely , rarely , seldomly , sparely , wary

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. vary (Scottish) : a deep, narrow loch
   

2. vary (Obsolete) : to bear, carry
   

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Variants

List of all variants of vary that leads to same result
varied , varies , vary , varying , varyingly

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Forms

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varied, varying, variedly

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Etymology

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Old English 'feran' meaning 'to carry, bear, transport' which evolved to mean 'to change, alter, differ' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vary' is derived from the Old English word 'feran' which means 'to carry, bear, transport'.

2. The word 'vary' is used over 100 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

3. The scientific term for the ability of an organism to adapt to its environment is 'adaptability'.

4. The word 'vary' is often used in cooking to describe dishes that have different textures, flavors, or colors.

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Related Concepts

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1. change: The process or act of becoming different; transformation.

2. diversity: The state of having many different forms, types, or kinds.

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Culture

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In literature, 'vary' is used to describe the complexity and diversity of characters and settings. In music, it is used to add interest and excitement to a composition by introducing new melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.

How to Memorize "vary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thermometer that goes up and down to represent the changing temperature. Visualize the word 'vary' as a thermometer, with the temperature constantly changing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vary' with the word 'versatile'. Both words mean the ability to change or adapt to different situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'V-A-R-Y' to remember the meaning of the word: Variable, Adaptable, Reversible, Yielding.

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