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ranges

Pronunciation: [reɪndʒɪz]

Word

Learn how to use ranges in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) a group of different things or amounts that are related. It’s like a selection of colors or sizes you can choose from. If you're looking at the heights of your friends, you might see a range from very short to very tall.

Example

The store offers a wide range of toys for kids of all ages.

Example

There isn't a good range of options for breakfast at this cafe.

Example

What range of prices do they have for the shoes?

Context: “measurements”

(verb) to vary within certain limits. It means that something can change or be different in a certain way. For example, your grades can range from A to F, meaning you can get different scores.

Example

The temperatures in Summer can range from hot to very hot.

Example

The scores did not range widely; everyone did about the same.

Example

What does the score range from and to on this test?

Context: “activities”

(verb) to move around in a certain area or spread over a certain distance. It’s like when animals live in certain places or when activities can be done in various locations.

Example

These birds range over many different countries during migration.

Example

The flowers do not range far from this garden; they only grow here.

Example

How far do these animals range when they search for food?

How to pronounce ranges

Pronunciation: [reɪndʒɪz]

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