varies

[ vair-eez ]

verb

1. the third person singular present indicative of vary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of varies¹

vary + -s ²

Example Sentences

The exact moment of the winter solstice varies from year to year due to a slight misalignment between the Gregorian calendar and the actual rate of the Earth’s rotation around the Sun, but it usually falls on 21 or 22 December.

From BBC

The amount of maintenance help available varies across the UK.

From BBC

You are charged interest on the loan from the day you take it out, but the amount varies across the UK.

From BBC

The probate process varies in length, depending on many different factors.

From Salon

Each service varies in how they dispense these discharges, too.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alter
• differ
• diverge
• diversify
• divide
• fluctuate
• modify
• range