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English

ranges

|rang/es|

B2

/reɪndʒɪz/

(range)

extent or scope

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
rangerangesrangesrangedrangedranging
Etymology
Etymology Information

'range' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rengier', where 'reng' meant 'row or line'.

Historical Evolution

'rengier' transformed into the Middle English word 'range', and eventually became the modern English word 'range'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to arrange in a line', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vary or extend between limits'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'range', referring to a series of things in a line or a variety of different things.

The mountain ranges are breathtaking.

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Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'range', meaning to vary or extend between specified limits.

The temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.

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Last updated: 2025/02/10 17:36