range meaning
range :
a set of different things, the limits of something
noun
▪ The store has a wide range of products.
▪ The store has many different products.
▪ The temperature range today is from 20 to 30 degrees.
▪ The temperature limits today are from 20 to 30 degrees.
paraphrasing
▪ variety – set
▪ scope – limits
▪ selection – set
▪ extent – limits
range :
to vary between limits, to include within limits
verb
▪ The prices range from $10 to $50.
▪ The prices go from $10 to $50.
▪ The project will range over three departments.
▪ The project will include three departments.
paraphrasing
▪ vary – change between limits
▪ extend – reach to limits
▪ span – cover between limits
▪ cover – include within limits
Pronunciation
range [reɪndʒ]
The word is pronounced as 'raynj' with a long 'a' sound.
Common phrases and grammar about range
range - Common meaning
noun
a set of different things, the limits of something
verb
to vary between limits, to include within limits
Part of Speech Changes for "range"
▪ ranging (verb) – varying between limits
▪ ranger (noun) – someone who manages or protects an area
▪ rangeable (adjective) – capable of varying within limits
▪ rangeless (adjective) – without a range
Common Expressions with "range"
▪ a wide range – many different types
▪ range of products – set of products
▪ temperature range – limits of temperature
▪ price range – limits of prices
Important examples of range in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, range often refers to the set or limits of something.
Example of a confusing word: arrange (to organize)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, range can indicate a set; as a verb, it shows variation within limits.
range
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
price range
the set limits of prices, used when discussing costs.
cover a wide range
to include many types, used when describing variety.
Differences between similar words and range
range
,
span
differences
range refers to the set or limits, while span refers to the distance or duration.
range
,
extent
differences
range refers to a set or limits, while extent refers to the degree or size.
Words with the same origin as range
The origin of range
The word 'range' comes from Old French 'ranger', meaning 'to arrange in order.'
Word structure
It has the root 'rang' (order) and the suffix 'e' (noun form), so range means 'an ordered set.'
Words with the same origin
The root of range is 'rang' (order). Words with the same root include arrangement, ranger, and rangy.
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