range
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Also seen as: ranges · ranging · ranged
Sense 1
A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A fireplace; a fire or other cooking apparatus; now specifically, a large cooking stove with many burners (hotplates).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To travel over (an area, etc); to roam, wander.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To rove over or through.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “range” mean?
A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
Is “range” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.