Words / B1

VAIRR-ee/ˈveəri/

Vary means be different in size, amount, or type, or change them. Prices vary; vary your diet. Change can be a single switch; vary often means “not always the same.” Various is the adjective for several different kinds; variable means able to change. Variation is the noun.

Meaning

To be different in size, amount, or type.

Examples

• “Class sizes vary from school to school.”
• “Opinions vary on this topic.”
• “You should vary your practice activities.”

Good to know

vary from A to B. Adjectives: various / variable. Noun: variation.

Near in meaning

differ, change

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