vary

/ˈvɛəɹi/

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Also seen as: varies · varying · varied

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To change with time or a similar parameter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thay đổi theo thời gian hoặc tham số tương tự

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Verb

Examples

He varies his magic tricks so as to minimize the possibility that any given audience member will see the same trick twice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To institute a change in, from a current state; to modify.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đưa ra sự thay đổi từ trạng thái hiện tại; sửa đổi

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Verb

Examples

You should vary your diet. Eating just bread will do you harm in the end.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vary” mean?

To change with time or a similar parameter.

Is “vary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.