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prices ranging from €25 to €60

fixed phr..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

fixed phr.. you use this to show the lowest and highest cost of something. It tells you that there are different options available between two amounts.

fixed phr.. a formulaic construction used to specify the lower and upper bounds of a price spectrum. It functions as a post-modifier for a noun phrase, typically indicating variety in cost.


SIMPLE

We have tickets with prices ranging from €25 to €60.

CONTEXTUAL

The shop offers various leather bags with prices ranging from €25 to €60 depending on the size.

COMPLEX

The boutique features an eclectic collection of handmade ceramics, with prices ranging from €25 to €60, ensuring options for both casual shoppers and serious collectors.

Usage

the phrase usually follows a plural noun and requires both 'from' and 'to' to establish the limits.

Teaching tip

focus on the prepositional pair 'from... to...' as a structural anchor for describing any numerical spectrum, such as age, distance, or time.

Pitfall

prices ranging between €25 to €60prices ranging from €25 to €60the verb 'range' collocations with 'from... to...' rather than 'between... to...'.

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