- range⇄adj. of or on land for grazing.
Ex. a range pony, range cattle. - range⇄expr. Compass also emphasizes limits, but implies more definite ones that are likely to be permanent.
Ex. Supernatural phenomena are beyond the compass of reason or science. - range⇄noun 1. the distance between certain limits; extent.
Ex. a range of colors to choose from, range of prices from 5 cents to 25 dollars, the average daily range of temperature, vocal range, a limited range of ideas.
2a. the distance a gun can - range⇄range noun, verb, ranged,ranging,adjective.
- range⇄v.i. 1. to extend between certain limits.
Ex. prices ranging from $5 to $10.
2. to wander; rove; roam.
Ex. to range through the woods. Our talk ranged over all that had happened on our vacation.
3. to run in a line; extend.range⇄v.t. 1. to wander over.
Ex. Buffalo once ranged these plains.
2. to put in a row or rows.
Ex. Range the books by size.
3. to put in groups or classes; classify.
4. to put in a line on someone's side.
Ex. Loyal citiz