low range

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   the lower part of a set of possible amounts, notes, or values.

   Grammar: Often used with 'the' and 'of': the low range of something. Can also be written 'low-range' before a noun.

   Patterns

   • the low range of something
   • in the low range
   • low-range something

   The temperature stayed in the low range all morning.

   Her voice has a rich low range that suits jazz songs.

   These speakers are designed for the low range of the sound spectrum.

2. 2noununcountabletechnical

   a gear setting in some vehicles that gives slow speed and strong pulling power.

   Grammar: Usually used without 'a': engage low range. Often written as 'low-range' before a noun, as in 'low-range gear.'

   Patterns

   • in low range
   • use low range
   • low-range gear

   Switch to low range before driving up the steep track.

   The truck climbed the hill easily in low range.

   Low-range gears give you more control on rough ground.

Common combinations

in the low range

Prices for these models are in the low range.

low range of notes

The cello has a deep low range of notes.

low-range gear

Engage low-range gear on steep descents.

low-range speaker

A low-range speaker handles the deep bass sounds.

Synonyms and how they differ

bottom end

Informal and common in music and sound; it refers to the lowest sounds, while 'low range' can also refer to numbers or temperatures.

lower register

Used mainly for voices and instruments, not for amounts or vehicle gears.

Opposites

Word family

range noun

the full set of possible amounts or values between two limits.

mid-range adjective

in the middle of a range, especially of price or quality.

high-range adjective

relating to the upper part of a range.

Commonly confused: low range or long-range?

Practice

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