what is a semantic range
Strictly speaking, the semantic range of any word is the sum (or union) of all its meanings, i.e., the things it stands for or represents (semiotically) as a symbolic sign. But âmeaningâ itself is a word with semantic range, so establishing semantic range for any word involves a blend of linguistic science, analytic skill, and a bit of creative imagination. Here is how I would start exploring the semantic range of âworry.â.