vary: Meaning and Definition of

var•y

1. to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance: to vary one's methods.
2. to cause to be different from something else: The orchestra varied last night's program with one new selection.
3. to avoid or relieve from uniformity or monotony; diversify: to vary one's diet.
4. to alter (a melody or theme) by modification or embellishments without changing its identity.

1. to show diversity; be different: The age at which children are ready to read varies.
2. to undergo change in appearance, form, substance, character, etc.: The landscape begins to vary as one drives south.
3. to change periodically or in succession; differ or alternate: Demand for certain products varies with the season.
4. to diverge; depart; deviate (usually fol. by from): to vary from the norm.
5. to be subject to change.
6. to exhibit variation.