verb

vary

VAIR-ee/ˈveri/

To differ or change across things, times, or conditions.

The maple leaves vary in color from green to red.

Four adjacent branches from same maple tree with green, yellow, orange and red autumn leaves.

Etymology

Latin varius described something varied, different, or spotted. Its related verb meant to change or make different, connecting variation in appearance with differences across cases or changes over time.

In context

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it's probably weeks rather than months but I think it's going to vary from fragrance to fragrance and the maceration time is really going to be dependent

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More examples

Hotel prices vary by season.
Tastes vary from person to person.
My energy level varies throughout the day.

Forms

vary · varies · varied · varying

variation noun — A difference in form, amount, or condition.

variable adjective — Able or likely to change.

Similar words

differ: Emphasizes differences between things rather than changes over time.
change: Emphasizes becoming different, not differences among separate things.
fluctuate: Suggests repeated rises and falls rather than any difference.