a range of — a variety of different things or people of the same general type
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a variety of different things or people of the same general type
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈreɪndʒ əv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kitchen range has cooked a range of dishes from every country you can imagine.
- The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, from robotics to underwater basket weaving.
- Scientists studied a wide range of species in the rainforest.
a range of
NOUN[/ə ˈreɪndʒ əv/]
a variety of different things or people of the same general type
The bakery offers a range of fresh breads every morning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'range' derives from Old French 'rangier', meaning 'to arrange in a line' or 'to put in order'. Through semantic extension from the physical act of arranging objects in a line, it came to denote the scope, extent, or variety of things spread out or available.
Breakdown
range (a line, row, or extent of variety) + of (possessive preposition) = a span or collection of various items within a specified scope or category.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's kitchen range has cooked a range of dishes from every country you can imagine.”
“The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, from robotics to underwater basket weaving.”
“Scientists studied a wide range of species in the rainforest.”
“The exam covers a range of topics, so you can't just study one chapter.”
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