vary

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to change something so that it is not always the same.

v. to institute a change in a state or parameter; to modify or diversify a routine or pattern.

日本語:変える※

“You should vary your diet to make sure you get all the vitamins you need.”

“The teacher decided to vary her instructional methods to better accommodate the diverse learning styles present in the classroom.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to change frequently or stay in a state of flux.

v. to undergo change or fluctuation over time or in response to a specific parameter.

日本語:変わる※

“The weather here can vary from hour to hour.”

“Consumer demand tends to vary in direct response to seasonal marketing campaigns and broader economic shifts.”

C1 · Advanced Music Technical

v. to change a musical theme by adding new notes or changing the rhythm.

v. to embellish or alter a musical theme through changes in harmony, rhythm, or key while maintaining the original structure.

“The composer decided to vary the main melody in the second movement.”

“In the final movement, the pianist began to vary the primary motif, introducing complex syncopation that challenged the orchestra's timing.”