Meaning
a variety or number of different things
Primary Function
Quantifier phrase
Communicative Purpose
To indicate diversity or multiple items
Pattern
a range of
Core Structure
a range of
Função primária
Quantifier phrase
Propósito comunicativo
To indicate diversity or multiple items
Situações de gatilho
Academic writing, catalogues, reports
Contextos
Academic, professional, everyday
Padrão
a range of
Estrutura central
a range of
Slots de substituição
a wide range of, a broad range of, a diverse range of
Colocados típicos
- wide
- broad
- diverse
- whole
- full
- limited
Substituições comuns
- a variety of
- a number of
- an array of
Erros comuns
Omitting 'a' — always use 'a range of'.
Similar / contraste
a variety of, a host of, a multitude of
Interferências
Don't confuse with 'range' as verb.
Família do chunk
- a variety of
- an array of
- a spectrum of
Nuance
Neutral and versatile.
Efeito pragmático
Expands scope.
Dica de memória
A range of options
Nota
The phrase 'a range of' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate a diverse set of items or options.
Upgrade path
different → various → a comprehensive range of
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