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varies

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛəriːz]

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Learn how to use varies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “change”

(verb) to change or be different in some way. If something varies, it means it can be different from one time to another or from one thing to another.

Example

The weather varies from day to day; sometimes it is sunny, and other times it rains.

Example

The temperature does not vary at all; it stays the same every day.

Example

How much does the food price vary at different restaurants?

Context: “comparison”

(verb) to show differences between things. When two or more things vary, they have different qualities or characteristics.

Example

The colors in the painting vary beautifully, making it very interesting to look at.

Example

The options do not vary; they all look exactly the same.

Example

What factors cause the opinions of the students to vary?

How to pronounce varies

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛəriːz]

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