extensively

B1
US /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ UK /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/
adv Freq #27757

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a widespread way

    oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest

  2. 2
    adv

    In an extensive manner, widely.

    He has read and traveled extensively.

  3. 3
    adv

    To a great extent.

    He became more extensively involved than he intended.

Etymology

From extensive + -ly.

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