extensively

American

[ik-sten-siv-lee] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv li /

adverb

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.
in a far-reaching, comprehensive way; thoroughly.

All the science departments have been extensively renovated, with new tutorial rooms and well-equipped laboratories.
at great length or in great detail.

He spoke extensively about the threats his daughter faces as a transgender individual.
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

extensive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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He added that they spoke "extensively" and that President Bola Tinubu gave "the go ahead" to launch the strikes.

From Barron's

Because of these risks, the landslide area has been extensively instrumented since 2020.

From Science Daily

While the dwelling was originally built more than 100 years ago, it has been “extensively renovated” over the years, including a significant transformation in 2016, while Bridges still owned it.

From MarketWatch

It appears to be the first documented killing involving a troubled person who was engaging extensively with an AI chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also reported extensively from Israel for 18 months after Hamas’ attack on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

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