vary
gb/vˈɛɹi/ us/vˈɛɹi/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1500
eltér, különbözik, változatossá tesz, variál, ingadozik, változik
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
1
eltér
B1
különbözik
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] varies from [something] to [something]
Prices for the same product can vary greatly between stores.
Ugyanannak a terméknek az ára üzletenként jelentősen eltérhet.
Opinions on the matter vary widely among experts.
A szakértők véleménye nagyban eltér egymástól a kérdésben.
The climate varies considerably from region to region.
Tastes in music vary significantly across generations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The price varies in each shop.
Az ár boltonként eltér.
The weather varies in different places.
Az időjárás helyenként eltérő.
People’s ideas vary a lot.
The size of the rooms varies.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vary' with 'change'. 'Vary' describes differences between things, while 'change' describes something becoming different over time.
Σημασία
Differ in amount or type
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
vary greatly
|vary widely
|vary considerably
|vary significantly
Συνώνυμα
differ (More general; can refer to any kind of difference, not just measurable ones.)
Αντώνυμα
match (Implies being the same in amount, size, type, or nature.)
Θέματα
comparison
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To be different in amount, size, type, or nature.
To be different in amount, size, type, or nature from something else or from each other.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
2
variál
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to vary [something]
You should vary your exercise routine to work different muscles.
Érdemes változatossá tenned az edzésprogramodat, hogy különböző izmokat dolgoztass meg.
The chef likes to vary the menu each week.
A séf szereti hétről hétre variálni az étlapot.
Teachers are encouraged to vary their teaching methods.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I like to vary my meals.
Szeretem változatossá tenni az étkezéseimet.
We vary our games every day.
Mindennap más-más játékokat játszunk.
She varies her style of dress.
He varies his study plan.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'change' instead of 'vary'. 'Change' is broader, but 'vary' often suggests intentional diversity or adjustment.
Σημασία
Change to make different
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
vary the routine
|vary the menu
|vary speed
Συνώνυμα
alter (Slightly more formal; implies making adjustments rather than complete change.)
Αντώνυμα
standardize (To make everything the same without variation.)
Θέματα
daily life
|creativity
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To make something different so it is not always the same.
To change something so that it is not always the same.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
3
Temperatures can vary dramatically throughout the day.
A hőmérséklet a nap folyamán jelentősen ingadozhat.
The speed of the internet connection varies depending on the time of day.
Az internetkapcsolat sebessége napszaktól függően ingadozik.
Interest rates vary according to market conditions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The price of food varies during the year.
Az élelmiszerek ára év közben ingadozik.
My mood varies with the weather.
A hangulatom az időjárástól függően ingadozik.
The water level varies after rain.
Σημασία
Change over time in amount or level
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
temperatures vary
|rates vary
|levels vary
Συνώνυμα
fluctuate (Often used for continuous, repeated changes, especially in data or measurement.)
Αντώνυμα
remain constant (Stays exactly the same without changing over time.)
Θέματα
measurement
|science
|core_vocabulary
|time
Ορισμός
To go up and down in amount or level over time.
To change in amount, level, or intensity over a period of time.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
vary
IPA
GB/vˈɛɹi/
US/vˈɛɹi/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
vary (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (vary)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: vary
- 3rd Person Singular: varies
- Present Participle: varying
- Past: varied
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
Related words
variable
adjective B1
variously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
invariable
adjective C1
invariably
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
Εκφράσεις
vary according to
1/vˈɛɹi əkˈɔɹdɪŋ tə/
fixed phrase
Change depending on a factor
To change when something else changes.
Παραδείγματα
- The rules vary according to the country.
- Your tax rate may vary according to your income.
vary from ... to ...
1/vˈɛɹi fɹˈʌm | tə |/
fixed phrase
Have a range between two points
To be between two amounts, sizes, or types.
Παραδείγματα
- Ticket prices vary from $10 to $50 depending on the seat.
- Class sizes vary from 15 to 30 students.