range

n.

1. Distance

   limit, reach, span, horizontal projection; see expanse.

2. Extent

   scope, compass, reach, gamut, scale, continuum, area, purview, realm, sphere, expanse, sweep, spectrum, register, series, variety, assortment, array, gradation, progression; see also extent.

3. A series of mountains

   highlands, sierras, chain; see mountain 1.

4. Land open to grazing

   pasture, grazing land, field, meadow, lea, plain, grassland, prairie land; see also country 1.

5. A kitchen stove

   gas range, electric range, portable range; see appliance, stove.

range refers to the full extent over which something operates or is perceivable, effective, etc. and may suggest variation within those limits the range of one's influence, a wide range of interests; reach refers to the furthest limit of effectiveness, influence, etc. beyond the reach of my understanding; scope refers to the extent of action, inquiry, etc. and suggests considerable room and freedom of range, but within prescribed limits does it fall within the scope of this investigation?; compass suggests completeness within limits regarded as a circumference he did all within the compass of his power; gamut refers to the full range of shades, tones, etc. between the limits of something the full gamut of emotions

out of range

range

v.

1. To vary

   differ, fluctuate, extend; see change 4, reach 1, vary 1.

2. To traverse wide areas

   encompass, reach, spread over, pass over, sweep over, cover, stray, cruise, stroll, wander, ramble, explore, scour, search, reconnoiter, traverse, roam, rove; see also cross 1, travel 2.

3. To place in order

   line up, classify, arrange, rank; see order 3.