extensively B1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ UK /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ See IPA manual Freq #27757 Meanings 1 adv In a way that covers a wide area or range; widely. He has read and traveled extensively throughout his life. 2 adv To a great extent; a lot. This method is used extensively in modern factories. Common collocations extensively used Adverb + adjective Etymology AI details From extensive + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # extensively **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ **IPA (UK):** /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ **Frequency rank:** 27757 ## Meanings 1. In a way that covers a wide area or range; widely. 2. To a great extent; a lot. ## Examples - He has read and traveled extensively throughout his life. - This method is used extensively in modern factories. ## Etymology From extensive + -ly. ## AI Etymology Extensively comes from extensive + -ly. In current use, the main senses are “In a way that covers a wide area or range; widely” and “To a great extent; a lot”. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown