extensively

American  

[ik-sten-siv-lee] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv li /

adverb

1. 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.

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

   All the science departments have been extensively renovated, with new tutorial rooms and well-equipped laboratories.

3. at great length or in great detail.

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

4. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonextensively adverb
• preextensively adverb

Etymology

Origin of extensively

extensive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Although respiration and photosynthesis have been studied extensively, scientists have known much less about how oxygen moves between mitochondria and chloroplasts.

From Science Daily

"I have had no difficulty adapting to prison," he told AFP, saying he spends his time reading extensively, especially about Turkish political and intellectual life.

From Barron's

In Iraq, he covered the U.S.-backed military campaign to end the Islamic State group’s control of territory, reporting extensively from the frontlines of that war in Mosul and Anbar province.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• broadly
• largely