Friday, July 24, 2015

arrange, a range

Arrange or arrange ( one word ) means to set in order; to put in place according to some system or plan--
If we arrange them in alphabetical order, they'll be easier to find.
Will you arrange the flowers?

Arrange may mean to make plans or a deal of some kind--
He wants to arrange for someone to meet him at the airport.
We want to arrange for delivery on Saturday.

A range or a range ( two words, rhymes with arrange ) means one ( a ) area or tract defined by the scope, extent, or limits of something ( range )--
After you go over the hill, you'll see a range of mountains in the distance.
This gun has a range of more than a mile.
A range may be used figuratively--
We have TV's in a range of prices.

A range may also mean one ( a ) stove ( range )--
We bought a range and a refrigerator when we moved here.
There is a range in the cellar; I wonder if it works.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The vehicle has a range of 500 miles; you'll need to arrange to refuel."

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