All Definitions for Range
Below are all the dictionary definitions of range:
1A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
2A fireplace
3A fire or other cooking apparatus
4Ow specifically, a large cooking stove with many burners (hotplates).
5Selection, array.
6An area for practicing shooting at targets.
7An area for military training or equipment testing.
8The distance from a person or sensor to an object, target, emanation, or event.
9The maximum distance or reach of capability (of a weapon, radio, detector, etc.).
10The distance a vehicle (e.g., a car, bicycle, lorry, or aircraft) can travel without refueling.
11An area of open, often unfenced, grazing land.
12The extent or space taken in by anything excursive
13Compass or extent of excursion
14Reach
15Scope.
16The set of values (points) which a function can obtain.
17The length of the smallest interval which contains all the data in a sample
18The difference between the largest and smallest observations in the sample.
19The defensive area that a player can cover.
20The scale of all the tones a voice or an instrument can produce.
21The geographical area or zone where a species is normally naturally found.
22A sequential list of values specified by an iterator.
23An aggregate of individuals in one rank or degree
24An order
25A class.
26A wandering or roving
27A going to and fro
28An excursion
29A ramble
30An expedition.
31The variety of roles that an actor can play in a satisfactory way.
32To travel over (an area, etc)
33To roam, wander.
34To rove over or through.
35To bring (something) into a specified position or relationship (especially, of opposition) with something else.
36Of a variable, to be able to take any of the values in a specified range.
37To classify.
38To form a line or a row.
39To be placed in order
40To be ranked
41To admit of arrangement or classification
42To rank.
43To set in a row, or in rows
44To place in a regular line or lines, or in ranks
45To dispose in the proper order.
46To place among others in a line, row, or order, as in the ranks of an army
47Usually, reflexively and figuratively, to espouse a cause, to join a party, etc.
48To be native to, or live in, a certain district or region.
49To determine the range to a target.
50To sail or pass in a direction parallel to or near.
51Of a player, to travel a significant distance for a defensive play.
52The step of a ladder
53A rung.
54A bolting sieve to sift meal.
55In the public land system, a row or line of townships lying between two succession meridian lines six miles apart.
56To exercise the power of something over something else
57To cause to submit to, over.
58A surname.
59A place in the United States:
60An unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama.
61A township and unincorporated community therein, in Madison County, Ohio.
62An unincorporated community in the towns of Apple River and Beaver, Polk County, Wisconsin.
About synonyms for range
Finding the right synonym for range helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.", range has 5 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Reach is the most direct replacement in most situations. Chain works well in formal or professional contexts. Array is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for range, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.