NYT Dictionary

VARY

/ˈvɛəɹi/
VerbNounVAR-yvar-y · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

To change with time or a similar parameter.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English varien, from Old French varier, from Latin variō (“to change, alter, make different”), from varius (“different, various”); see various.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

alterfluctuatedissenttake exceptionchangedeviatedivergedepartvariegatemotley

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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