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noun

ˈrānj How to pronounce range (audio)
Definition of rangenext
1
as in pasture
open land over which livestock may roam and feed knew exactly how many head of cattle were turned out on the range that morning to graze

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Relevance
2
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends didn't know she had such a wide range of knowledge until I talked to her

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3
as in spectrum
the distance or extent between possible extremes an actor who can go through the full range of emotion, from joy to sorrow, in mere minutes

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4
as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure they were stopped by security personnel while taking an innocent range through the palace grounds

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5
as in line
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another from the air, the mountain range stretched as far as we could see in both directions

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6
as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it the high-end appliances include a professional-quality gas range

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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found the American robin's winter range has steadily extended farther and farther north

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range

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verb

1
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type the campers were ranged in patrols, each patrol consisting of girls in a certain age group

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2
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly she let her dog off the leash and whistled for him every now and then to make sure he didn't range out of hearing

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3
as in to vary
to occur within a continuous range of variation the color of Florida grapefruit can range anywhere from pale pink to ruby red

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4
as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room

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How does the noun range differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of range are compass, gamut, orbit, scope, and sweep. While all these words mean "the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control)," range is a general term indicating the extent of one's perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities.

the entire range of human experience

When might compass be a better fit than range?

Although the words compass and range have much in common, compass implies a sometimes limited extent of perception, knowledge, or activity.

your concerns lie beyond the narrow compass of this study

When could gamut be used to replace range?

While the synonyms gamut and range are close in meaning, gamut suggests a graduated series running from one possible extreme to another.

a performance that ran the gamut of emotions

Where would orbit be a reasonable alternative to range?

The meanings of orbit and range largely overlap; however, orbit suggests an often circumscribed range of activity or influence within which forces work toward accommodation.

within that restricted orbit they tried to effect social change

When is scope a more appropriate choice than range?

While in some cases nearly identical to range, scope is applicable to an area of activity, predetermined and limited, but somewhat flexible.

as time went on, the scope of the investigation widened

When is it sensible to use sweep instead of range?

The synonyms sweep and range are sometimes interchangeable, but sweep suggests extent, often circular or arc-shaped, of motion or activity.

the book covers the entire sweep of criminal activity

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of range
Noun
Each successive tier offers more security suite and VPN licenses, more storage for online backups, and a wider range of identity protection features. —PC Magazine, 7 June 2025 The first-stage booster made a record-tying 17th flight with a recovery landing down range on droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Verb
Newman said Morado will consist primarily of three-bedroom units, though floor plans ranging from studio to five-bedroom units will also be available. —Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025 According to New Hope Fertility, the cost of egg freezing, medications to stimulate egg production and storage of said eggs could range between $9,000 to $15,000. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for range
Recent Examples of Synonyms for range
  1. pasture
  2. scope
  3. spectrum
  4. line
  5. stove
  6. habitat
  7. classify
  8. roam
Noun
  • Upon the 2-year-old Paso Fino horse’s rescue, he was taken to a wide-open pasture and stable, where Thunder was relocated to rehabilitate him back to health.
    — Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • The trail traverses parks, woodlands, pastures, and cemeteries.
    — Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Definition of pasture
Noun
  • Fire Management Assistance Declarations usually do not provide or authorize the same scope of direct federal assistance to wildfire victims as Major Disaster Declarations.
    — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Related Articles The idea stemmed from Chanel searching for a solution for end-of-life disposal of its products, and soon extended to widening the scope of brands.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Definition of scope
Noun
  • The spectrum ranges from national to international productions.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 June 2025
  • The most common color for auroras is green, as the human eye is most sensitive to green in the visible color spectrum.
    — Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Definition of spectrum
Noun
  • The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.
    — Brady Slack, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.
    — Joe Sutton, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
Definition of line
Noun
  • Lodge’s 15-inch cast iron pan is a great all-around pan, whether your dad loves to cook on his gas stove, grill or directly over the fire.
    — Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
  • Just warm up the pre-sliced meat on the stove, and then stack it up high.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Definition of stove
Noun
  • There’s now new fishing regulations, shifts in target species, the rise of more species-specific gear and even changing social attitudes which have all contributed to fishers spending less time in angelshark habitats.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Volunteer in a California state park or join the local chapter of California Native Plant Society project to eradicate invasive plants and preserve native habitats.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Definition of habitat
Verb
  • Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 June 2025
  • One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.
    — Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Definition of classify
Verb
  • Tesla’s robotaxis will roam city streets, and humanoid robots dubbed Optimus will perform everyday tasks.
    — Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
  • Depending on the weather and other conditions such as wildfires, rattlesnakes may roam at any time of the day or night.
    — Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
Definition of roam

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