Ranged

Pronunciation: /reɪndʒd/

Definitions of ranged

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'ranged' is the past tense of the verb 'range,' which means to vary within certain limits or to extend over an area.

Example Sentences

A1 The colors of the rainbow ranged from red to violet.

A2 The prices in the store ranged from $5 to $50.

B1 The temperatures in the desert ranged from scorching hot during the day to freezing cold at night.

B2 The opinions on the new policy ranged from enthusiastic support to strong opposition.

C1 The skill levels of the players on the team ranged from amateur to professional.

C2 The distances that the marathon runners had trained for ranged from 10 kilometers to 42 kilometers.

Examples of ranged in a Sentence

formal The data ranged from 1 to 100, showing a wide range of values.

informal Her interests ranged from reading to playing sports.

slang The prices of the items ranged all over the place.

figurative His emotions ranged from excitement to fear as he waited for the results.

Grammatical Forms of ranged

• past tense: ranged
• plural: ranges
• comparative: more ranged
• superlative: most ranged
• present tense: range
• future tense: will range
• perfect tense: have ranged
• continuous tense: is ranging
• singular: range
• positive degree: ranged
• infinitive: to range
• gerund: ranging
• participle: ranging

Origin and Evolution of ranged

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ranged' originated from the Old French word 'rengier' which meant 'to place in a row'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ranged' expanded to include the idea of setting things in a particular order or sequence, not just in a row. It also came to be used in various contexts such as describing the distance over which something can be effective or the act of searching within a specified area.