vary — to change or cause to change in form, nature, or degree
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change or cause to change in form, nature, or degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveri/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking skills vary depending on her mood - sometimes Gordon Ramsay, sometimes disaster movie.
- Prices vary according to the season and demand.
- His excuse for being late varies every day - traffic, aliens, time travel issues.
vary
VERB[/ˈveri/]
to change or cause to change in form, nature, or degree
Weather conditions vary greatly from season to season.
Food prices vary depending on location and season. (VARIOUS + CHANGE = VARY → vary means becoming different or changing into various forms)
Ideas vary because everyone carries different experiences beyond ordinary life.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'variare' meaning 'to change or alter,' derived from 'varius' meaning 'different' or 'diverse.' The word entered English through Old French during the medieval period.
Breakdown
vari- (different, diverse, from Latin varius) + -y (verb-forming suffix) = vary (to change or differ)
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking skills vary depending on her mood - sometimes Gordon Ramsay, sometimes disaster movie.”
“Prices vary according to the season and demand.”
“His excuse for being late varies every day - traffic, aliens, time travel issues.”
“Test scores vary among students in the same class.”
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