# vary

Pronunciation: say "VAIR-ee" US/UK /ˈvɛəɹi/, AUS /ˈveːɹi/

## Verb

1. To not remain constant, but to change with time or a similar factor.
   - Simple: To change over time or with conditions instead of staying the same.
   - _Temperatures vary considerably throughout the day._
   - _The signal strength varied as the train moved through tunnels._
2. To show differences from one instance to another.
   - Simple: To be different from one case to another.
   - _Survey responses vary widely across age groups._
   - _The fruit's flavor varies depending on where it is grown._
3. To be or behave differently from what is usual.
   - Simple: To be or do something different from what is normal.
   - _On weekends he likes to vary from his weekday habits._
   - _Her teaching style varies whenever the class grows restless._
4. To make a change in something from its current state, to modify it.
   - Simple: To change something from the way it is now.
   - _The manager chose to vary the staffing levels during busy periods._
   - _Engineers varied the pressure to test the valve's limits._
5. To change something over time or according to a similar factor.
   - Simple: To change something as time passes or conditions change.
   - _Gardeners vary their watering schedule as the temperature climbs._
   - _The factory varied output across the year to match demand._
6. To make things of different kinds, different from one another, to diversify.
   - Simple: To make things different from one another.
   - _Skilled hosts vary the seating to mix up the conversation._
   - _The designer varied the patterns from room to room._
7. To embellish a melody, changing it fancifully and presenting it in new forms, keys, or rhythms.
   - Simple: To change a tune by adding new touches to it.
   - _The performer chose to vary the theme with delicate ornaments._
   - _Mozart varied the simple folk tune across a dozen inventive passages._

## Verb

8. To be at odds or divided in opinion, as rival factions or quarreling members of a group are. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: To disagree or be in conflict with others.
   - _The two factions varied bitterly over the terms of the treaty._
   - _Brethren who vary in matters of doctrine bring discord to the congregation._

## Noun

9. An alteration or change. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: A change or alteration made to something.

## Origin

From Middle English varien, from Old French varier, from Latin variō ("to change, alter, make different"), which derives from varius ("different, various").

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