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extensivelyIn a way that covers a large area or includes a great deal of detail. To a great extent or degree; comprehensively and thoroughly.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a way that covers a large area or includes a great deal of detail. To a great extent or degree; comprehensively and thoroughly.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

Korean meaning: 광범위하게, 대대적으로

Korean pronunciation: 익-스텐시블리 (강세: 텐)

Example Sentences

  • My mom researched extensively before buying a $5 toothbrush.
  • The company has been extensively using AI to replace human workers.
  • He traveled extensively but still can't use chopsticks properly.

extensively

ADVERB

//ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli//

In a way that covers a large area or includes a great deal of detail. To a great extent or degree; comprehensively and thoroughly.

extensively concept
💡 Concept

In a way that covers a large area or includes a great deal of detail. To a great extent or degree; comprehensively and thoroughly.

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extensively rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

She studies extensively, guards defensively, then works intensively!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Roottens
Suffix--ively

Origin

From Latin 'extendere' meaning 'to stretch out' or 'to expand.' The word evolved to describe doing something in a stretched-out, comprehensive manner.

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🎵Rhyme

intensivelyextensivelycomprehensively

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom researched extensively before buying a $5 toothbrush.

The company has been extensively using AI to replace human workers.

😄 Fun example

He traveled extensively but still can't use chopsticks properly.

The building was extensively damaged by the earthquake.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother has traveled extensively, but she still gets lost in her own neighborhood.

The new software has been tested extensively before its release.

😄 Fun example

He studied extensively for the exam, but forgot to check the exam date.

The company uses social media extensively to promote its products.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

thoroughlycomprehensivelywidelybroadlyvastly

Antonyms

minimallybriefly