extensively
Americanadverb
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so as to cover a wide range or area; broadly.
He reads and travels extensively and is regarded as one of the best-informed men anywhere.
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in a far-reaching, comprehensive way; thoroughly.
All the science departments have been extensively renovated, with new tutorial rooms and well-equipped laboratories.
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at great length or in great detail.
He spoke extensively about the threats his daughter faces as a transgender individual.
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to a great degree or in great amounts or numbers; a lot.
Although the river is used extensively by boaters, no official map has been developed to show the best places to dock, things to see, and hazards to avoid.
Other Word Forms
- nonextensively adverb
- preextensively adverb
Etymology
Origin of extensively
Example Sentences
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Caroline joined the Journal from the Guardian, where she served as East Africa global development correspondent, reporting extensively across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on issues spanning human rights, technology, climate, culture and politics.
The company said in prior statements to Barron’s that its board and leadership team had engaged “extensively and in good faith” with Wilson to understand his perspectives.
From Barron's
The portfolio turnover rate at the flagship Vanguard S&P 500 index fund, which doesn’t have to rebalance extensively, runs only about 2% annually.
"We have seen them used extensively in elections around the world, so there is no reason to assume Britain would be an exception," Vijay Rangarajan, the chief executive of the UK Electoral Commission, told lawmakers.
From BBC
Leah’s book does extensively and for the most part accurately quote actual letters and newspaper clippings.
From Literature
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