noun
range
RAYNJ
noun
1
The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
"The jacket comes in a range of sizes and colours."
"House prices in the area range from £200,000 to £500,000."
2
A line or series of mountains.
"The hikers admired the mountain range from the ridge."
"Snow capped the entire range by late October."
3
The maximum distance something can travel or reach, such as a vehicle or weapon.
"The electric car has a range of about 300 miles on a full charge."
"The missile's range put the capital within striking distance."
4
A large cooking stove with several hobs, often built into a kitchen.
"She cooked Sunday dinner on the old cast-iron range."
"The kitchen was fitted with a smart new range."
5
An area set aside for shooting practice.
"He spent Saturday morning at the shooting range."
"The new recruits trained on the rifle range."
verb
1
To vary between certain limits.
"Temperatures range from freezing to mild depending on the season."
"Prices range widely depending on the size of the order."
How to Use Range
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe span or spread between limits — of values, distance, mountains, or a stove for cooking.
Common pairings
a wide range
range from...to...
shooting range
mountain range
price range
Word Forms
ranged past tense, ranges plural, ranges singular
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Etymology
From Old French rengier, "to arrange in a row," related to rank and ring.