extensively
Pronunciations (5)
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/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/
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- Canada
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/
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- General-American
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/ɛkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ɪkˈsten.sɪv.li/
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- Australia
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/əkˈsten.səv.li/
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- New-Zealand
Adverb
In an extensive manner, widely.
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He has read and traveled extensively.
To a great extent.
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He became more extensively involved than he intended.
More examples (1)
The White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II, has cooperated extensively in the special counsel investigation, sharing detailed accounts about the episodes at the heart of the inquiry into whether President Trump obstructed justice, […]
Adverb
in a widespread way
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oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest
Word forms
more extensivelymost extensively