range

Definition

  • noun: a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way
  • noun: a series of things in a line
  • verb: to include everything between specified limits
  • verb: to set in a row or in the proper order
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: row, sift, frequent

Examples

  • The game is designed for children whose ages 'range' between 7 and 13. = The game is designed for children 'ranging' in age from 7 to 13.

  • Several groups 'are ranged' against the proposed new law. [=several groups have joined together to fight/oppose the proposed new law]

  • What's the salary 'range' for the job? [=what are the highest and lowest salaries that people are paid for the job?]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I drew and fired straight at it. Capped off rounds in the Minigun... Full pack. Nothing... nothing on this earth could have lived. Not at that range. Mac, you take first watch, then you get some rest. Ask her. Ask her what she saw. Ask her what happened to Hawkins. Go ahead. Ask her. (..)
    1987 Predator