adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In an extensive manner, widely.

   "He has read and traveled extensively."

2. 2
   To a great extent.

   "He became more extensively involved than he intended."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a widespread way wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

broadlyabroadad infinitumamplyat lengthdepth

Example

More examples

"The news covers celebrity rehab stories extensively enough to avoid talking about war or corruption."

Etymology

From extensive + -ly.

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