wide range

7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for wide range, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun phrase — A large and varied selection of things, covering many different types, sizes or options.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

broad selection large variety wide array extensive choice broad spectrum broad span wide spread

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun phrase

A large and varied selection of things, covering many different types, sizes or options.

“The shop stocks a wide range of paints, from student grade to professional.”

broad selection large variety wide array extensive choice broad spectrum

Opposites

narrow range limited selection

2. noun phrase

A large spread between the lowest and highest values of something measurable.

“Prices cover a wide range, from £12 to well over £400.”

broad span wide spread

Opposites

narrow range

How to use wide range

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a wide range of products a wide range of topics cover a wide range offer a wide range of services

Neutral; extremely common in retail, academic and business writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a wide range and a broad range?

In practice they mean the same thing and are interchangeable. "Wide range" is the far more common collocation in everyday English, while "broad range" turns up slightly more in formal or technical writing. Neither is more correct than the other.

Is it "a wide range of products is" or "are"?

Both appear, but formal grammar treats "range" as the singular subject, so "a wide range of products is available" is technically correct. Most writers and editors now accept "are" because the plural noun sits next to the verb and sounds more natural.

What is the opposite of a wide range?

A narrow range, or a limited selection. If you mean the choice is small rather than merely specialised, "limited range" is the usual business phrasing.

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