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range
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- pronunciation:
- reInj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the two points or limits between which something can vary, or the distance between the limits.
I'm sure we can find the right paint color within the range of colors that they have at the store.This sweater comes in a wide range of sizes.- similar words:
- extent
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| definition 2: |
the distance or area over which something can reach or function.
Dogs can hear sounds that are not in the range of human hearing.A fifteen-mile run is outside my range as a runner.- synonyms:
- reach
- similar words:
- register, size, sound
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| definition 3: |
an area used for practice in shooting.
Police officers learn to shoot at a shooting range. |
| definition 4: |
a large, open area of land on which livestock graze and roam.
Cattle wander on the open range. |
| definition 5: |
a series of connected mountains.
The Himalayan mountain range is the highest on earth.
- synonyms:
- mountain range
- similar words:
- ridge
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| definition 6: |
a cooking stove with burners and an oven.
- synonyms:
- stove
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| related words: |
chain, class, line, view |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ranges, ranging, ranged |
| definition 1: |
to be within certain limits.
The ticket prices range from twenty to fifty dollars.- similar words:
- alternate, extend, vary
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| definition 2: |
to roam; wander.
He ranged all over Kentucky before settling down.Our conversation ranged over many subjects.- synonyms:
- roam, wander
- similar words:
- extend, pass
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| related words: |
wander |
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