Synonyms for

Ranged

Verb / reɪndʒd / Another word for ranged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense of 'range', which means to arrange or order in a particular way or to roam over a particular area.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

extended broadened expanded widened

Informal

spread out stretched varied

Literary

far-flung extensive

Antonyms

limited restricted confined narrow specific focused

Common collocations

  • ranged from...to
  • widely ranged
  • ranged across
  • ranged over
  • ranged freely
  • ranged about
  • ranged far

Word family

noun range
verb range
adjective ranging

Usage note

The verb 'range' often implies a spectrum or variety. When used with 'from...to', it indicates the limits of this spectrum.

Example sentences

  1. I ranged all of my toys on the shelf in my room.
  2. The books in the library are ranged by genre.
  3. The colors of the rainbow ranged from red to violet.
  4. The mountains ranged as far as the eye could see.
  5. The knight's sword ranged from left to right as he fought.

Quotes

  • The colors of a room should range from warm to cool tones.
  • The mountains ranged as far as the eye could see.
  • The knight's sword ranged from left to right as he fought.

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