Synonyms for

Ranges

Noun / ˈreɪndʒʌz / / ˈreɪndʒɪz / Another word for ranges — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ranges refer to a series of mountains or a line of mountains.

Synonyms & similar words

ambit stove rank swan crop reach browse range grade chain run rate wander place roam straddle rove drift tramp grasp vagabond image cast array order mountains peaks ridge chain cordillera sierra massif alp crest hills uplands highlands foothills knolls promontory plateau escarpment bluff

Synonyms by register

Formal

spans extends covers includes

Informal

goes stretches covers includes

Literary

sweeps extends encompasses

Antonyms

confines limits boundaries restricts constricts narrows

Common collocations

  • wide ranges
  • narrow ranges
  • ranges from
  • ranges between
  • ranges of motion
  • ranges of temperature
  • ranges of income
  • ranges of products

Word family

noun range
verb range
adjective ranging

Usage note

As a verb, 'ranges' often implies variation or a spectrum of possibilities. Ensure correct prepositions are used, such as 'ranges from X to Y'.

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Example sentences

  1. The Himalayas is the largest mountain range in the world.
  2. I love hiking in the Appalachian Range.
  3. The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world.
  4. The Rocky Mountains are a popular tourist attraction.
  5. The Sierra Nevada range is known for its stunning beauty.

Quotes

  • Climbing is my life. I don't climb for anyone else, for fame, money, or prestige. I climb for myself. Mountains are my playground, my cathedral, and my therapy. The climbing ranges are my home.
  • There's no mountain too high, no river too wide. The mountain ranges are my home.
  • We all have our own mountains to climb. The ranges are where we find ourselves.

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