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Vary Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
    vary v
  1. make or 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" [syn: change, alter]
  2. be at variance with; be out of line with [syn: deviate, diverge, depart] [ant: conform]
  3. be subject to change in accordance with a variable; "Prices vary"; "His moods vary depending on the weather"
  4. make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu" [syn: variegate, motley] [also: varied]
Vary Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Vary \Va"ry\, n. Alteration; change. [Obs.] --Shak.
Vary Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Vary \Va"ry\, v. i.
  1. To alter, or be altered, in any manner; to suffer a partial change; to become different; to be modified; as, colors vary in different lights. That each from other differs, first confess; Next, that he varies from himself no less. --Pope.
  2. To differ, or be different; to be unlike or diverse; as, the laws of France vary from those of England.
  3. To alter or change in succession; to alternate; as, one mathematical quantity varies inversely as another. While fear and anger, with alternate grace, Pant in her breast, and vary in her face. --Addison.
  4. To deviate; to depart; to swerve; -- followed by from; as, to vary from the law, or from reason. -- Locke.
  5. To disagree; to be at variance or in dissension; as, men vary in opinion. The rich jewel which we vary for. --Webster (1623).
Vary Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Vary \Va"ry\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Varied; p. pr. & vb. n. Varying.] [OE. varien, F. varier, L. variare, fr. varius various. See Various, and cf. Variate.]
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Wikipedia Meaning and Definition on 'Vary'


  • Karlovy Vary: Karlovy Vary. (ˈkarlovɪ ˈvarɪ | Cs-Karlovy Vary. ogg; Karlsbad; Carlsbad. is a spa city situated in western Bohemia , Czech Republic , on the ...
  • Karlovy Vary Region: Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj) is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic , located in the westernmost part of its ...
  • Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. (Mezinárodní filmový festival Karlovy Vary. in July in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czech Republic . ...
  • Karlovy Vary District: Karlovy Vary District (Okres Karlovy Vary) is a district (okres ) within the Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj) of the Czech Republic ...
  • Ralph Vary Chamberlin: Ralph Vary Chamberlin (1879–1967) was an American zoologist from Salt Lake City, Utah . He received his PhD from Cornell University in ...
  • Results May Vary: Results May Vary is the fourth album by Limp Bizkit , released on September 23, 2003 through Interscope Records . The album was certified ...

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* A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanging, it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in colour and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used. - Oliver Wendell Holmes

* It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you. - Baltasar Gracian

* Some pray to marry the man they love, my prayer will somewhat vary I humbly pray to heaven above that I love the man I marry. - Anouk Aimee


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Vary Sample Sentences in News


  • Obamacare Plans to Vary by State
    Americans will soon begin to buy health coverage through new state insurance exchanges. Their choices will vary sharply. Read more on this news related to 'Vary'
  • Choice of Health Plans to Vary Sharply From State to State
    Some states have attracted an array of insurers for their exchanges, while options in other states may be limited. Read more on this news related to 'Vary'
  • Karlovy Vary Fest to Honor John Travolta With Lifetime Achievement Award
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