What does RANGE mean?

Range

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: Area or extent covered by something, a series of things in a particular order, a variety of different things or activities, the distance that a gun or other projectile can travel.
• Verb: To vary within certain limits, to move or extend in a particular direction, to arrange in a particular order.

Pronunciations:

• US: /reɪndʒ/
• UK: /reɪndʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "range" originated from the Old French word "range" meaning "row, line", which was derived from the Frankish word "hring", meaning "circle, ring". The noun sense of "range" was first recorded in the late 14th century, while the verb sense was first recorded in the mid-15th century. The word has been used in various contexts, including geography, mathematics, science, and sports.

Synonyms:

• Area, extent, scope, variety, assortment, selection, gamut, sweep, reach, distance, expanse, spread, span, compass, orbit, limit, boundary, domain, sphere, territory, tract, field, array, sequence, order, progression, series, line, row, tier, rank, file, gradation, spectrum, scale, continuum, progression, gradient, scope, extent, limits, bounds, confines, parameters, dimensions, proportions, magnitude, size, scale, spectrum

Related Words:

• Anger
• Grain
• Grena
• Nager
• Regna

Example Sentences:

• The mountain range was visible from miles away.
• The store offers a range of products, from clothing to electronics.
• The bullet has a range