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Definition vary in American English

vary verb

verb
/ˈveri/
Example

The details may vary, but all of these saving plans have the same basic goal.

Example

Car taxes will now vary according to the amount of carbon dioxide a particular car emits.

Example

Fees vary with the size of the job.

Example

People's reactions to the drug can vary widely.

Example

The planning laws vary from state to state.

Synonyms and related words
vary distinguish contrast
1.1

if two or more things vary, they are different from each other

Example

Rooms vary in size but all have television and telephone.

Example

Attitudes vary between individuals, societies, and cultures.

Synonyms and related words
vary distinguish contrast
2

to change something

Example

We may vary these rates in line with interest rates.

Example

The software allows you to vary the size of the print.

Synonyms and related words
change transform make into
2.1

to make changes to something in order to make it more interesting

Example

I'm trying to vary the children's diet a little.

Synonyms and related words
gussy up wake up enliven
Definition vary in American English