varied Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
   vary; alter; change.
   
   • her mood changes in accordance with the weather
   • The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
2. verb be at variance with; be out of line with
   depart; vary; deviate; diverge.
   
3. verb be subject to change in accordance with a variable
   vary.
   
   • Prices vary
   • His moods vary depending on the weather
4. verb make something more diverse and varied
   motley; variegate; vary.
   
   • Vary the menu
5. adjective characterized by variety
   
   • immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions
   • his work is interesting and varied
6. adjective satellite widely different
   wide-ranging.
   
   • varied motives prompt people to join a political party
   • varied ethnic traditions of the immigrants
7. adjective satellite broken away from sameness or identity or duplication
   
   • her quickly varied answers indicated uncertainty

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