vary vs very
vary
Definitions
verb
- be subject to change in accordance with a variable
- be at variance with; be out of line with
- become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
- make something more diverse and varied
Examples
The authors of the second paper admit that “other variables … influence the binding avidity (preference), such as type of SA (sialic acid of the receptor site) and glycosylation and sialylation of the hemagglutinin close to the receptor binding site. †These factors all vary obviously and there are other variables in the equation as well including the status of specific areas of the immune system.
Application forms vary greatly in layout and length.
Prices may vary so it's well worth shopping around before you buy.
very
Definitions
adjective
- precisely as stated
- being the exact same one; not any other:
adverb
- used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal
- precisely so
Examples
My aunt is very old-fashioned.
Smith, who is also a director of Norwich City Football Club, said her CBE was a "very, very great honour".
Luckily, I have a very understanding boss.
