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take in vs vary

vary vs take in

take in and vary both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
vary No No Yes No
As verbs, vary is a hypernym of take in; that is, vary is a word with a broader meaning than take in:
  • take in: make (clothes) smaller
  • vary: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
Other hypernyms of take in include alter, change.
take in (verb) vary (verb)
make (clothes) smaller become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
take into one's family make something more diverse and varied
take up mentally be at variance with; be out of line with
fool or hoax be subject to change in accordance with a variable
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between take in and vary

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