- 1[intransitive] to vary between two particular amounts, sizes, etc., including others between them range from A to B to range in size/length/price from A to B Accommodations range from tourist class to luxury hotels. range between A and B Estimates of the damage range between $1 million and $5 million.
- 2[intransitive] to include a variety of different things in addition to those mentioned range from A to B She has had a number of different jobs, ranging from chef to swimming instructor. + adv./prep. The conversation ranged widely (= covered a lot of different topics). see wide-ranging
- 3[transitive, usually passive] range somebody/something/yourself + adv./prep. (formal) to arrange people or things in a particular position or order The delegates ranged themselves around the table. Spectators were ranged along the whole route of the procession. move around
- 4[intransitive, transitive] to move around an area + adv./prep. He ranges far and wide in search of inspiration for his paintings. range something Her eyes ranged the room. Phrasal Verbsrange againstrange over
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NAmE//reɪndʒ//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they range he / she / it ranges
past simple ranged
-ing form ranging
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