Inglese

extensive

gb/ɪkstˈɛnsɪv/ us/ɪkstˈɛnsɪv/
B2 Inglese
~ 2200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective B2 property
1

Covering a wide area or range

Covering or including a large area or many things.

Schema d'uso: [something] is extensive
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extensive' with 'intensive'. 'Extensive' means wide in range or amount, not high in effort or concentration.
Sinonimi
broad (Suggests wide scope but slightly less formal than 'extensive'.) | widespread (Focuses on being found in many places rather than size of range.)
Contrari
limited (Indicates small in scope or amount, opposite of wide-ranging.)
Collocazioni
extensive damage |extensive research |extensive knowledge |extensive network |extensive list
Temi
descriptions |measurement |geography |space |core_vocabulary
Esempi
  • The hurricane caused extensive damage to the coastal towns.
  • She has extensive knowledge of ancient history.
  • The report is based on extensive research over five years.
  • The museum has an extensive collection of modern art.
  • They own extensive land in the countryside.
Esempi per chi studia
  • The fire caused extensive damage to the building.
  • He has extensive knowledge of computers.
  • We did extensive research before starting the project.
  • They have an extensive garden around their house.
adjective B2 property
2

Involving large amounts or effort

Needing or using a lot of time, work, or resources.

Schema d'uso: [something] is extensive
Sinonimi
thorough (Emphasizes completeness and care, not just scale.)
Contrari
minimal (Involving very little effort or resources.)
Collocazioni
extensive training |extensive renovations |extensive preparations
Temi
work |projects |planning |core_vocabulary |education
Esempi
  • The team underwent extensive training before the mission.
  • Renovating the old building required extensive work.
  • The festival involved extensive preparations by the community.
Esempi per chi studia
  • We had to do extensive training for the job.
  • The house needed extensive repairs.
  • The plan took extensive preparation.
Grammatica
Forma base
extensive
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnsɪv/
US/ɪkstˈɛnsɪv/
Sillabe e accento
ex - tens - ive (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tens)
Forme flesse
Adjective
  • Base: extensive
Famiglia di parole
Core family
extensively adverb B2 extend verb B1 extension noun B1 extent noun B1
Related words
extendable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
limited adjective
Advanced or less common
extensible adjective extensiveness noun
Espressioni

extensive damage

1
/ɪkstˈɛnsɪv dˈæmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

Large-scale harm or destruction

A lot of harm caused to something.

Esempi
  • The earthquake caused extensive damage to the city.
  • The car sustained extensive damage in the crash.

extensive experience

1
/ɪkstˈɛnsɪv ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase

A lot of practical knowledge gained over time

Having done something many times and learned a lot from it.

Esempi
  • She has extensive experience in project management.
  • The guide's extensive experience made the trip smooth and safe.

extensive research

1
/ɪkstˈɛnsɪv ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase

Large-scale study or investigation

A lot of careful study about something.

Esempi
  • The book is based on extensive research.
  • Extensive research was conducted before launching the product.

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