ranging from to

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Used to show that something includes a variety of things or amounts between two limits.

   Grammar: Followed by two nouns or noun phrases: ranging from A to B. The verb 'range' is intransitive here.

   Patterns

   • ranging from something to something
   • ranging from X to Y

   The shop sells everything ranging from cheap toys to expensive jewelry.

   Temperatures vary widely, ranging from -10°C to 35°C.

   She has many hobbies, ranging from painting to rock climbing.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   Used to indicate that a number or amount covers all values between a lower and an upper limit.

   Grammar: Often used with numbers, prices, or ages: ranging from 5 to 10.

   Patterns

   • ranging from number to number

   Ticket prices range from $20 to $100.

   The students' ages range from 18 to 25.

   The damage ranged from minor scratches to a broken window.

Common combinations

ranging from ... to ...

The menu offers dishes ranging from spicy curries to mild soups.

vary ranging from

The quality varies, ranging from excellent to poor.

with prices ranging from

They sell shoes with prices ranging from $30 to $200.

ranging from A to B

The festival features music ranging from jazz to classical.

Synonyms and how they differ

spanning from

Similar meaning but often used for time or distance, not for variety of types.

covering

Focuses on inclusion of all items, not on the two endpoints; 'covering everything from X to Y' is also possible.

Word family

range verb

To vary between two limits; the base verb in this pattern.

range noun

A set of different things of the same type; also the limits between which something varies.

Commonly confused: ranging from to or ranging from to?

Practice

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