alaska range: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (Proper Noun, specific to geography/context)Formal to Neutral
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What does “alaska range” mean?
A major mountain range in south-central Alaska, containing North America's highest peak, Denali (Mount McKinley).
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Meaning and Definition
A major mountain range in south-central Alaska, containing North America's highest peak, Denali (Mount McKinley).
A prominent physical and geographical landmark; a symbol of rugged, high-altitude wilderness and challenging terrain in the context of Alaska and North American geography.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical. The place name is standard in both dialects.
Connotations
Similar connotations of remote, cold, rugged wilderness in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both, appearing primarily in geographical, travel, or documentary contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “alaska range” in a Sentence
[Verb] + [Prep] + the Alaska Range (e.g., climb in, fly over)The Alaska Range + [Verb] (e.g., stretches, contains)[Adj] + Alaska Range (e.g., formidable, scenic)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “alaska range” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- [Not applicable as a verb]
American English
- [Not applicable as a verb]
adverb
British English
- [Not applicable as an adverb]
American English
- [Not applicable as an adverb]
adjective
British English
- The Alaska Range scenery is breathtaking.
- They studied Alaska Range geology.
American English
- The Alaska Range landscape is dramatic.
- It was a classic Alaska Range adventure.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in tourism, aviation (flight paths), or outdoor equipment industries.
Academic
Used in geography, geology, environmental science, and history texts.
Everyday
Used in travel discussions, documentaries, news about climbing or weather.
Technical
Used in geology (tectonic history), meteorology (orographic effects), and cartography.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “alaska range”
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Antonyms of “alaska range”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “alaska range”
- Incorrect article: 'an Alaska Range' (should be 'the Alaska Range').
- Spelling: 'Alaska range' (capital 'R' for 'Range' as part of the proper noun).
- Confusion: Mixing it up with the 'Aleutian Range' or 'Brooks Range' in Alaska.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a distinct, separate range, though it is part of the larger North American Cordillera system.
Denali, also historically known as Mount McKinley, at 6,190 meters (20,310 feet).
Yes, but only via specific passes. The Alaska Highway skirts its eastern edge, and the Denali Highway runs along its northern foothills. There is no direct road crossing its highest central section.
Because it is an integral part of the official proper noun name for the specific geographical feature, similar to 'Rocky Mountains' or 'Sierra Nevada'.
A major mountain range in south-central Alaska, containing North America's highest peak, Denali (Mount McKinley).
Alaska range is usually formal to neutral in register.
Alaska range: in British English it is pronounced /əˈlæskə ˌreɪndʒ/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˈlæskə ˌreɪndʒ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No specific idioms for this proper noun]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'ALL ASKed to cross the RANGE' – it's such a big challenge in Alaska that everyone asked if they could cross it.
Conceptual Metaphor
A BARRIER / FRONTIER (something to be crossed or conquered), a PEDESTAL (for Denali, the 'high point' of North America), a NATURAL MONUMENT.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary semantic function of 'Alaska Range'?