vary
Not stay constant
To vary is to change or differ.
Prices vary by location.
Opinions vary on the matter.
Weather varies from day to day.
The verb captures both deliberate change—She varied her routine to stay interested—and natural difference across a set: Results vary.
What varies is not uniform or constant.
Your mileage may vary acknowledges that individual experiences differ.
Change partially
- adjustChange to fit better
- alterMake a modification
- shiftMovement or work period
- transformChange completely in form
revise · amend · tweak · convert · reshape · reconfigure · update · refine
Be unlike another
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- conflictOpposition between parties
- opposeAct against something
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
diverge · dissent · contradict · deviate · contrast · quarrel · contend
Expand in scope
- expandIncrease in size
- branchDivision or woody limb
- differentiateIdentify differences between things
- multiplyIncrease in number
variegate · mix · enrich · proliferate · disperse · diverge · spread · scatter
Continuous range of values
- spanDistance between endpoints
- gamutFull range of something
- breadthExtent across something
- scopeExtent or range
extent · continuum · gradient · scale · spread · array · sweep · latitude
Way things contrast
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- diversityState of varied elements
juxtaposition · discrepancy · incongruity · polarity · dichotomy · differentiation · heterogeneity · gradation
Irregular change over time
- volatilityRapid, unpredictable changeability
- unpredictabilityState resisting forecasts
- inconsistencyLack of steady pattern
- irregularityDeparture from standard
uncertainty · capriciousness · fickleness · erratic · unsteady · wavering · mercurial · changeable
Permanent DNA alteration
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- polymorphismMany forms, one interface
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
adaptation · recombination · mutant · heterozygosity · trait · expression · diversity · hereditary
modify
Change partially
transform · revise · amend · tweak · convert · reshape · reconfigure · update · refine · morph
differ
Be unlike another
dispute · diverge · dissent · contradict · deviate · contrast · quarrel · contend
broaden
Expand in scope
- expandIncrease in size
- branchDivision or woody limb
- differentiateIdentify differences between things
multiply · variegate · mix · enrich · proliferate · disperse · diverge · spread · scatter · distribute
spectrum
Continuous range of values
scope · extent · continuum · gradient · scale · spread · array · sweep · latitude · amplitude
difference
Way things contrast
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
diversity · juxtaposition · discrepancy · incongruity · polarity · dichotomy · differentiation · heterogeneity · gradation · dissimilarity
fluctuation
Irregular change over time
- volatilityRapid, unpredictable changeability
- unpredictabilityState resisting forecasts
- inconsistencyLack of steady pattern
irregularity · uncertainty · capriciousness · fickleness · erratic · unsteady · wavering · mercurial · changeable · mutable
mutation
Permanent DNA alteration
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- polymorphismMany forms, one interface
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
genotype · adaptation · recombination · mutant · heterozygosity · trait · expression · diversity · hereditary
- variable rateAmount that fluctuates
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- garden varietyUnremarkably typical
- spelling variationAlternative way to spell
- variety packMixed selection in one package
- results may varyCaveat about inconsistent outcomes
variety, various, varied, variation, variable, varying, invariably, invariable, variegated