extensively
gb/ɪkstˈɛnsɪvli/ us/ɪkstˈɛnsɪvli/
B2
English
~ 6300
nagy mértékben, kiterjedten, széles körben
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] [verb] extensively
She has written extensively about climate change in leading journals.
Sokat írt az éghajlatváltozásról vezető folyóiratokban.
The factory was extensively damaged in the explosion and had to close for months.
A gyár jelentős károkat szenvedett a robbanásban, ezért hónapokra be kellett zárni.
He has traveled extensively throughout South America for his research.
This software is now extensively used in universities around the world.
The issue has been extensively discussed in the media over the past week.
Learner examples
She has studied English extensively for many years.
Sok éven át alaposan tanult angolul.
The house was extensively rebuilt after the storm.
A házat a vihar után jelentős mértékben újjáépítették.
He traveled extensively in Europe when he was a student.
The book is extensively used in business schools.
This topic is extensively covered in the last chapter.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "extensively" with "intensively". "Extensively" talks about great amount, range, or coverage (many places, many parts, a lot of something), while "intensively" means with very strong effort or focus in a small area or short time. For example, "He studied extensively" means he studied a lot or over a wide area or many topics; "He studied intensively" means he studied very hard and with strong focus.
Meaning
to a great extent or range
Collocations
travel extensively
|write extensively
|use extensively
|research extensively
|read extensively
|extensively damaged
Synonyms
greatly (Focuses on strong degree, without the idea of wide range or coverage.)
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widely (Often stresses large area or many people more than amount or degree.)
Antonyms
slightly (Suggests only a very small degree or amount, the opposite of a great extent.)
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narrowly (Suggests limited range or coverage, the opposite of covering many areas or parts.)
Themes
communication
|education
|travel
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a very large way, or in many places, or in many parts.
To a great extent, involving a large amount, area, or range.
Grammar
Dictionary form
extensively
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnsɪvli/
US/ɪkstˈɛnsɪvli/
Syllables & stress
ex - tens - ively (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tens)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: extensively
- Plural: extensivelies
Word family
Expressions
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