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Range [modal]
There is a certain physical Distance within which some other entity can participate in an Event (typically perception or manipulation) with the Participant. Alternatively, the Event may be indicated metonymically by a Instrument . Note the connection with *Distance, Sufficiency, and Capability. Words in this frame can generally be paraphrased "close enough to be able to".
I'm sorry, but he was well within the blast|eve [range|dis|target].
They are now within our|par missile|ins [range|dis|target].
They are now within our missile 's|par [range|dis|target].
They are now within missile|ins [range|dis|target].
But then they passed out of my|par [earshot|dis|target]. INC|ins
I would consider striking|eve distance to be about two meters|dis for this weapon.
Jordanian troops came within easy [strike|dis|target] of Israel.
I'm sorry, but he was well within the blast|eve [range|dis|target].
They are now within our|par missile|ins [range|dis|target].
They are now within our missile 's|par [range|dis|target].
They are now within missile|ins [range|dis|target].
But then they passed out of my|par [earshot|dis|target]. INC|ins
I would consider striking|eve distance to be about two meters|dis for this weapon.
Jordanian troops came within easy [strike|dis|target] of Israel.
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- #1350
- Entry
- frm_range
- Namespace
- Attribute.Modal
- FrameNet version
- Range (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Range
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Distance |
The spatial extent over which the Participant can interact in an Event.
Our range is smaller than theirs|dis. Normal people have a reach of around one meter|dis. |
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| Event |
A type of occurrence whose effects extend a certain distance.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Instrument |
An entity which is deployable by the Participant to interact with things within a certain distance.
Their laser|ins range is four times ours . |
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physical_entity
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| Participant |
An entity that is conceived as driving the Event.
Their|par missile range has decreased, since we have degraded their sensors. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Circumstances |
The conditions under which the description of a Participant's range holds.
The patient has a lesser range of motion in cold weather|cir. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Using
Lexical Units (8)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| distance.n | — | FN: the distance within which an event has an effect |
| earshot.n | — | FN: the distance over which one can hear. |
| intercontinental.a | — | COD: relating to or travelling between continents. |
| range.n | — | FN: the distance that is possible (for someone or something to do something) |
| reach.n | — | FN: the extent or range of an entity's application, effect, or influence |
| sight.n | — | FN: extent of vision (including metaphorical): in sight of land, out of sight of the enemy, in his sight |
| strike.n | — | FN: distance from which an attack can be launched. |
| view.n | — | FN: the distance over which somebody can see (from a particular position) |
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