Synonyms for

Vary

Verb / ˈveri: / Another word for vary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be different or change from something else

Synonyms & similar words

deviate alter motley depart variegate conform diverge change change fluctuate differ diverge deviate shift alter modify transform mutate adjust adapt evolve progress waver vacillate oscillate alternate interchange swap

Synonyms by register

Formal

differ deviate fluctuate

Informal

change shift mix up

Literary

quiver waver

Antonyms

stay remain continue persist stabilize uniform constant

Common collocations

  • vary widely
  • vary greatly
  • vary from
  • vary between
  • vary in
  • vary seasonably
  • vary considerably

Word family

noun variation
verb vary
adjective variable
adverb variably

Usage note

While 'vary' can mean to be different, it can also mean to change or alter. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The colors in the sky vary depending on the time of day.
  2. Her mood can vary depending on how much sleep she gets.
  3. The prices at the store vary from week to week.
  4. The size of the dog breeds vary greatly.
  5. The amount of rainfall can vary in different parts of the world.

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  • Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, just take another shot.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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