adverb
extensively
ihk-STEHN-sihv-lee
adverb
1
Over a wide range, or to a great degree.
"She has travelled extensively across South America."
"The topic has been extensively researched."
How to Use Extensively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWidely or thoroughly, covering a lot of ground.
Common pairings
travel extensively
used extensively
extensively researched
Word Forms
more extensively comparative, most extensively superlative
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She has travelled _____ across South America.