Extensively — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ik-ˈsten(t)-siv/ ex·ten·sive

Meaning & Definition of Extensively

Extensively (adjective)

  1. having wide or considerable extent
  2. extensional
  3. of, relating to, or constituting farming in which large areas of land are utilized with minimum outlay and labor

Extensively (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to a large extent or degree

    "several beaches were extensively damaged by the hurricane"

    similar: astronomically, big-time, broadly, colossally, considerably, enormously, greatly, highly, hugely, largely, massively, monstrously, monumentally, much, sizably, staggeringly, stupendously, tremendously, utterly, vastly, a lot, by half, no end
    related: appreciably, noticeably, significantly, abundantly, amply, copiously, healthily, plentifully
    opposite: little, negligibly, nominally, slightly
    near: modestly, fractionally, imperceptibly, infinitesimally, insignificantly, invisibly, microscopically, minutely, barely, hardly, just, minimally, scarcely

Related Entry: Extensive (adjective)

Extensive is a different word from Extensively. The synonyms below are for extensive, not for extensively.

  1. having considerable extent

    "a rock hound whose extensive reading enables him to identify just about any rock or mineral"

    similar: broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread
    related: comprehensive, general, global, inclusive, boundless, endless, infinite, limitless, unlimited, capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious
    opposite: narrow
    near: circumscribed, limited, restricted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Extensively

The most common words with a similar meaning to Extensively:

astronomically, big-time, broadly, colossally, considerably, enormously, greatly, highly, hugely, largely, massively, monstrously, monumentally, much, sizably, staggeringly, stupendously, tremendously, utterly, vastly, a lot, by half, no end

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Extensively

Words with the opposite meaning of Extensively:

little, negligibly, nominally, slightly

Related Words for Extensively

appreciably, noticeably, significantly, abundantly, amply, copiously, healthily, plentifully

Near Antonyms of Extensively

modestly, fractionally, imperceptibly, infinitesimally, insignificantly, invisibly, microscopically, minutely, barely, hardly, just, minimally, scarcely

Word Forms of Extensively

Derived words: extensively (adverb), extensiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Extensively

First known use: 1605

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Extensively

Frequently Asked Questions about Extensively

What does "Extensively" mean?

"Extensively" means having wide or considerable extent. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: having wide or considerable extent.

What is another word for "Extensively"?

Other words for "Extensively" include astronomically, big-time, broadly, colossally, considerably, enormously, greatly and highly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Extensively" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Extensively"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Extensively". Common alternatives include astronomically, big-time, broadly, colossally, considerably, enormously, greatly, highly, hugely and largely.

What is the opposite of "Extensively"?

Antonyms of "Extensively" include little, negligibly, nominally and slightly. Near antonyms include modestly, fractionally, imperceptibly and infinitesimally.

How do you use "Extensively" in a sentence?

Examples of "Extensively" in a sentence: "several beaches were extensively damaged by the hurricane".

Is "Extensively" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Extensively" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Extensively" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Extensively" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Extensively"?

"Extensively" is pronounced /ik-ˈsten(t)-siv/ and divided into syllables as ex·ten·sive.