Varies Meaning in English
word · lemma: vary
Definition
To change or be different in different situations, amounts, or forms.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for things that can differ depending on conditions: 'price varies', 'temperature varies'. More formal or scientific than 'changes'. Not for people changing opinions (use 'changes'). Often followed by 'depending on', 'from...to...'. Present simple is most common; past: 'varied.'
Spanish: varía - cambiaPortuguese (BR): varia - mudaPortuguese (PT): varia - mudaChinese (Simplified): 变化 - 不同Chinese (Traditional): 變化 - 不同Hindi: भिन्न होता है - बदलता हैArabic: يختلف - يتغيّرBengali: বিভিন্ন হয় - পরিবর্তিত হয়Russian: разнится - изменяетсяJapanese: 異なる - 変わるVietnamese: thay đổi - khác nhauKorean: 다르다 - 달라지다Turkish: değişir - farklılık gösterirUrdu: مختلف ہوتا ہے - بدلتا ہےIndonesian: bervariasi - berbeda
Example Sentences
The weather varies from day to day.
basic
The price varies depending on the size.
basic
His mood varies a lot.
basic
The taste of this dish varies a bit every time I make it.
natural
Delivery time varies by location, so check before you order.
natural
The answer varies from person to person.
natural