VARY (2)

vary (2). Vary, n. change, alteration, difference, ob.

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Va″ry (?), v. i. 1. 1. To alter, or be altered, in any manner; to suffer a partial change; to become different; to be modified; as, colors vary in different lights.
That each from other differs, first confess; Next, that he varies from himself no less. Pope. 2. 2. To differ, or be different; to be unlike or diverse; as, the laws of France vary from those of England.
3. 3. To alter or change in succession; to alternate; as, one mathematical quantity varies inversely as another.
While fear and anger, with alternate grace, Pant in her breast, and vary in her face. Addison. 4. 4. To deviate; to depart; to swerve; — followed by from; as, to vary from the law, or from reason. Locke.
5. 5. To disagree; to be at variance or in dissension; as, men vary in opinion.
The rich jewel which we vary for. Webster (1623).