B2verb 1K

Vary

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈveəri/","/ˈveəriz/","/ˈveərid/","/ˈveəriɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈveri//ˈværi/","/ˈveriz//ˈværiz/","/ˈverid//ˈværid/","/ˈveriɪŋ//ˈværiɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Vary

to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.

In simple words: to change or change something

Vary in a sentence

• You should vary your diet to include a wide range of nutrients.
• The teacher encouraged us to vary our study methods to find what works best.
• The temperature can vary significantly between seasons.
• To improve the dish, you can vary the spices used in the recipe.
• His mood tends to vary from day to day.

How to use Vary

Use 'vary' when discussing differences in amount, degree, or type. It is neutral and suitable for both spoken and written English, but may not fit in highly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

vary + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'variety' of flavors – they change and offer differences.

Related words

Collocations with Vary

• considerably
• dramatically
• enormously
• can
• may
• be likely to
• according to
• by
• depending on
• vary over time
• vary with time
• considerably
• dramatically
• enormously
• can
• may
• be likely to
• according to
• by
• depending on
• vary over time
• vary with time
• considerably
• dramatically
• enormously
• can
• may
• be likely to
• according to
• by
• depending on
• vary over time
• vary with time

Synonyms for Vary

• differ
• diverge
• fluctuate
• oscillate
• alternate

Opposites of Vary

• standardize
• equalize

Common mistakes with Vary

• Confused with 'very'; don't say 'I very my plans'.
• Using 'vary' without an object; always indicate what is changing.
• Misplacing the subject; 'The temperatures vary' not 'The vary temperatures'.

Frequently asked questions about Vary

What does Vary mean?

to change or change something

What is the definition of Vary?

to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.

How do you use Vary in a sentence?

You should vary your diet to include a wide range of nutrients.

Can you give another example of Vary?

The teacher encouraged us to vary our study methods to find what works best.

What are synonyms for Vary?

Common alternatives include differ, diverge, fluctuate, oscillate, alternate.

What is the opposite of Vary?

Opposite meanings include standardize, equalize.

What words go with Vary?

It commonly pairs with considerably, dramatically, enormously, can, may, be likely to, according to, by, depending on, vary over time, vary with time, considerably, dramatically, enormously, can, may, be likely to, according to, by, depending on, vary over time, vary with time, considerably, dramatically, enormously, can, may, be likely to, according to, by, depending on, vary over time, vary with time.

What are common mistakes when using Vary?

Confused with 'very'; don't say 'I very my plans'. Using 'vary' without an object; always indicate what is changing. Misplacing the subject; 'The temperatures vary' not 'The vary temperatures'.

How do you pronounce Vary?

US: /["/ˈveri//ˈværi/","/ˈveriz//ˈværiz/","/ˈverid//ˈværid/","/ˈveriɪŋ//ˈværiɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈveəri/","/ˈveəriz/","/ˈveərid/","/ˈveəriɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Vary?

Use 'vary' when discussing differences in amount, degree, or type. It is neutral and suitable for both spoken and written English, but may not fit in highly formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Vary?

"Vary" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.