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    extensively
    /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a way that covers or affects a large area: "the house was extensively damaged by the fire"

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  2. Extensively definition: so as to cover a wide range or area; broadly. See examples of EXTENSIVELY used in a sentence.

  3. EXTENSIVELY definition: 1. in a way that covers a large area or has a great range: 2. in a way that covers a large area or…. Learn more.

  4. Synonyms for EXTENSIVELY: highly, greatly, considerably, much, significantly, broadly, utterly, largely; Antonyms of EXTENSIVELY: slightly, little, nominally, modestly, negligibly, minutely, minimally, microscopically.

  5. in a way that includes or deals with a wide range of information. He has written extensively on contemporary art. to a large degree; a great amount. a spice used extensively in Eastern cooking. See extensively in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English. Check pronunciation: extensively.

  6. Something that happens extensively occurs in a wide or broad way — on a large scale or across a large area. When a hurricane extensively affects a state, the damage is spread over many miles.

  7. covering a large area; having or being a large amount: Extensive roadway repairs are causing traffic problems. Extensive also means wide in range and including much detailed information: Her knowledge of music is extensive. Foster did extensive research on electromagnetic fields. extensively. adverb us / ɪkˈsten·sɪv·li /

  8. extensively. [ɪksˈtensɪvlɪ] ADV. 1. (= on a large scale) [ work, travel] → mucho; [ write, speak] → ampliamente, mucho; [ damage] → considerablemente; [ restore, modify] → considerablemente, en gran parte. he travelled extensively in Mexico → viajó mucho por México.

  9. 1. adjective. Something that is extensive covers or includes a large physical area. ...an extensive tour of Latin America. When built, the palace and its grounds were more extensive than the city itself. extensively adverb [ADVERB after verb] Mark, however, needs to travel extensively with his varied business interests. 2. adjective.

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  11. adjective. /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/ covering a large area; great in amount The house has extensive grounds. The fire caused extensive damage. She suffered extensive injuries in the accident. Extensive repair work is being carried out. an extensive range of wines. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?