varying

/'veəriiɳ/

Thân thiện

The artist uses varying shades of blue to paint the ocean.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Changing or different in some way: Describes something that is not constant or uniform, but instead shows differences or alterations.
   • Characterized by diversity or variation: Indicates the presence of a range of different forms, amounts, or degrees.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The artist used varying shades of blue to create depth in the painting.
  • Customer satisfaction levels were varying across different regions.
  • She received varying opinions on her proposal from the committee members.

Advanced Usage

• "of varying degrees": used to indicate that something exists in different amounts or intensities.
  • The patients experienced pain of varying degrees.
• "with varying success": used to describe attempts or efforts that have had mixed or different levels of achievement.
  • Several teams have tried to solve the problem, with varying success.

Variants and Related Words

• Vary (verb): to change or be different.
  • Prices vary depending on the season.
• Varied (adjective): incorporating a number of different types or elements; diverse.
  • The menu offers a varied selection of dishes.
• Variable (adjective): not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
  • The weather is highly variable in the mountains.

Synonyms

• Changing
• Fluctuating
• Differing
• Diverse

Antonyms

• Constant
• Uniform
• Unchanging
• Steady

Related Phrases

• To a varying extent: in ways or amounts that are different.
  • All participants agreed, to a varying extent, with the core principles.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked by diversity or difference
   • the varying angles of roof slope
   • nature is infinitely variable

Từ đồng nghĩa

• variable