B1noun 1K

Range

🇬🇧 UK /["/reɪndʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/reɪndʒ/"]/

Meaning of Range

a variety of things of a particular type

In simple words: The area between two points or limits.

Range in a sentence

• The mountain range was breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise.
• Please choose a number from the range of options available.
• The store has a wide range of products to choose from.
• He has an impressive range of skills that make him a great candidate.
• The speaker's voice had a remarkable range, hitting high and low notes.

How to use Range

Use 'range' when talking about numbers, prices, or types. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using it in very specific technical contexts unless you're clear about the application.

Grammar pattern

range + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'range' as a set of mountains — they're all part of the same area.

Related words

Collocations with Range

• broad
• enormous
• extensive
• have
• stock
• make
• include something
• in a/​the range
• the bottom of the range
• the middle of the range
• the top of the range
• broad
• wide
• narrow
• cover
• encompass
• feature
• across a/​the range
• in a/​the range
• outside a/​the range
• long
• close
• point-blank
• beyond range
• in range
• within range
• long
• close
• point-blank
• beyond range
• in range
• within range
• archery
• bombing
• firing
• on a/​the range
• electric
• gas
• cooking
• on a/​the range
• electric
• gas
• cooking
• on a/​the range
• archery
• bombing
• firing
• on a/​the range

Synonyms for Range

• spectrum
• scope
• variety
• extent
• field

Opposites of Range

• limit
• constraint
• restriction

Common mistakes with Range

• Confused with 'ranged' as a verb form.
• Often misused as a synonym for 'arrange'.
• Wrongly combined with prepositions other than 'of'.

Frequently asked questions about Range

What does Range mean?

The area between two points or limits.

What is the definition of Range?

a variety of things of a particular type

How do you use Range in a sentence?

The mountain range was breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise.

Can you give another example of Range?

Please choose a number from the range of options available.

What are synonyms for Range?

Common alternatives include spectrum, scope, variety, extent, field.

What is the opposite of Range?

Opposite meanings include limit, constraint, restriction.

What words go with Range?

It commonly pairs with broad, enormous, extensive, have, stock, make, include something, in a/​the range, the bottom of the range, the middle of the range, the top of the range, broad, wide, narrow, cover, encompass, feature, across a/​the range, in a/​the range, outside a/​the range, long, close, point-blank, beyond range, in range, within range, long, close, point-blank, beyond range, in range, within range, archery, bombing, firing, on a/​the range, electric, gas, cooking, on a/​the range, electric, gas, cooking, on a/​the range, archery, bombing, firing, on a/​the range.

What are common mistakes when using Range?

Confused with 'ranged' as a verb form. Often misused as a synonym for 'arrange'. Wrongly combined with prepositions other than 'of'.

How do you pronounce Range?

US: /["/reɪndʒ/"]/, UK: /["/reɪndʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Range?

Use 'range' when talking about numbers, prices, or types. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using it in very specific technical contexts unless you're clear about the application.

What CEFR level is Range?

"Range" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.