Vary Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvɛɹi

VAIR-ee

UK

vˈeəɹi

VAIR-ee

Definition

To be different or change in form, amount, or nature; to not stay the same.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal settings. Usually used with things like prices, opinions, temperatures, or qualities. 'Vary from...to...' describes a range. Often confused with 'change' (which is about becoming different rather than being different).

• Spanish: variar - diferir
• Portuguese (BR): variar - diferir
• Portuguese (PT): variar - diferir
• Chinese (Simplified): 变化 - 不同
• Chinese (Traditional): 變化 - 不同
• Hindi: भिन्न होना - बदलना
• Arabic: يختلف - يتغيّر
• Bengali: বিভিন্ন হওয়া - পরিবর্তিত হওয়া
• Russian: разниться - варьироваться - отличаться
• Japanese: 異なる - 変わる
• Vietnamese: khác nhau - thay đổi
• Korean: 달라지다 - 다양하다
• Turkish: değişmek - farklılık göstermek
• Urdu: مختلف ہونا - بدلنا
• Indonesian: berbeda - bervariasi - berubah

Example Sentences

The prices vary from store to store.

basic

The colors of these flowers vary.

basic

The results can vary depending on the method used.

basic

His mood tends to vary throughout the day.

natural

These rules vary a lot between countries.

natural

The taste may vary from season to season.

natural