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range
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- pronunciation:
- reInj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A range is a whole group of things starting from one end of the group and going to the other end. A range of sizes might be a set of sizes from smallest to largest. A range of colors might be a set of colors from darkest to lightest.
These shirts come in a wide range of sizes.The age range at this summer camp is from seven to twelve.- similar words:
- extent
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| definition 2: |
A range is the distance or area over which something is able to operate or reach. When a noise is out of your range of hearing, it means it is outside the area where you can hear that sound.
My mom says that fancy cooking is outside her range of cooking skills.- synonyms:
- reach
- similar words:
- register
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| definition 3: |
A mountain range is a series of mountains connected to each other.
The highest mountain range on earth is in Asia. It is called the Himalayas.
- similar words:
- ridge
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| definition 4: |
A range is a large, open area of land where cattle eat and move around freely.
The cattle grazed on the open range. |
| definition 5: |
A range is something used for cooking that has both a stove top and an oven.
My mother heated up the soup on our gas range.
- synonyms:
- stove
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| definition 6: |
A shooting range is an area used for practice in shooting.
Police officers learn to shoot at a shooting range. |
| related words: |
capacity, chain, class, length, line, view |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ranges, ranging, ranged |
| definition: |
In a store, if the price of shirts ranges from twenty to forty dollars, it means that the price for a shirt starts at twenty dollars and goes up to forty. Some shirts are cheaper and some are more expensive.
The ticket prices range from twelve dollars to eighteen dollars. The price depends on where you sit.The ages of the students at the elementary school range from five years old to eleven years old.- similar words:
- alternate, extend, vary
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| related words: |
spread |
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