noun phrase

wide range

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Wide range (noun phrase) means a large and varied selection of things, covering many different types, sizes or options. Example: “The shop stocks a wide range of paints, from student grade to professional.”

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."

"She has a wide range of interests, from medieval history to motorbike repair."

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

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

"The desert has a wide range of temperatures between day and night."

How to use wide range

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLots of different kinds of something.

When to use it

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

Memory tip

It is almost always followed by "of": a wide range OF something. Saying "a wide range products" is a mistake.

Easily confused with

wide range vs broad range range vs variety

Common pairings

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

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Synonyms

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

Antonyms

narrow range limited selection

Rhymes for wide range

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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.

What is the meaning of wide range?

"wide range" (noun phrase) means a large and varied selection of things, covering many different types, sizes or options.