Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: vary
IPA transcription: [v'ɛɹi]
Pronunciations of vary
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: change, alter, vary
    Meaning: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"
  • Synonyms: deviate, vary, diverge, depart
    Meaning: be at variance with; be out of line with
  • Synonyms: vary
    Meaning: be subject to change in accordance with a variable; "Prices vary"; "His moods vary depending on the weather"
  • Synonyms: vary, variegate, motley
    Meaning: make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu"
Usage examples
  • But old wants vary and new wants develop with prosperity.
  • Simpson's expression of polite attention did not vary, and his only comment was: "Certainly, miss.
  • "But what is non-intervention seems to vary as often as the light and shade of every fleeting cloud.
  • Likewise, durable material agents and sources of power are limited in number and vary in convenience of location and efficiency.
  • Desirable goods to consume are limited in quantity, and they vary in quality; hence they have value and some higher than others.
  • Here for a space of time, which might vary, according to different doctors of the law, from one to twelve years, he had to observe certain rules of life, among which were the following.
  • Vary your toilet as much as possible, for fear that idlers and malignant wits, who are always a majority in the world, should amuse themselves by making your dress the description of your person.
  • It should be said, however, that no little uncertainty attaches to the estimates of the rate of motion of stars which are not going very rapidly, and different observers often vary considerably in their results.
  • Attitudes and methods of approach and response vary with the specific appeal the same material makes, this appeal itself varying with difference of natural aptitude, of past experience, of plan of life, and so on.
  • Hans was a good caterer for our little household; he had water and fire at his disposal, so that he was able to vary our bill of fare now and then. For dessert he gave us a few cups of coffee, and never was coffee so delicious.
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