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extensively | extensive |

As an adverb extensively

is in an extensive manner, widely.

As an adjective extensive is

in the nature of an extent, wide, widespread.

extensively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an extensive manner, widely.
    • He has read and traveled extensively .
  • To a great extent.
    • He became more extensively involved than he intended.

    extensive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In the nature of an extent, wide, widespread.

    • Related terms

    * extend * extent

    See also

    * intensive ----