What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
row
Example
The books on the shelf are arranged in a row. [row: noun]
Example
The students sat in rows facing the teacher. [rows: plural noun]
Example
We need to row the boat to the other side of the lake. [row: verb]
range
Example
The Rocky Mountains are a range of mountains in North America. [range: noun]
Example
The store has a range of products to choose from. [range: noun]
Example
The temperature ranges from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. [ranges: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Range is more commonly used than row in everyday language. Range is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while row is less common and often used in specific contexts such as describing the arrangement of objects or people.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between row and range?
Both row and range can be used in formal and informal contexts, but range is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
