Range

Quick meaning: Range is a noun meaning A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.

Meaning

A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.

More Meanings

1. A fireplace; a fire or other cooking apparatus; now specifically, a large cooking stove with many burners (hotplates).
2. Selection, array.
3. An area for practicing shooting at targets.
4. An area for military training or equipment testing.
5. The distance from a person or sensor to an object, target, emanation, or event.
6. The maximum distance or reach of capability (of a weapon, radio, detector, etc.).
7. The distance a vehicle (e.g., a car, bicycle, lorry, or aircraft) can travel without refueling.

Example Sentences

We sell a wide range of cars.

This missile's range is 500 kilometres.

We could see the ship at a range of five miles.

One can use the speed of sound to estimate the range of a lightning flash.

Word Forms

• ranges
• ranging
• ranged

Synonyms for range

Depending on context, synonyms include base, distance, radius, compass, run, order.

Antonyms for range

Common opposites include domain.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include compass, stove, place, drift, chain, orbit.

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