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Vary and Very

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The verb vary means to differ, change, or to give variety to something. The adverb very means truly, absolutely, or extremely.

Examples:

  • Prices may vary in different markets.
  • A friend is very different from an acquaintance.

Practice:

(a) Lord Lucan has been gone for a _____ long time.

(b) Some games change the opposition, while others _____ the scenery.

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