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extensive

ex·ten·sive

extensive

 
 
pronunciation:
ihk sten sihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: reaching or extending very far.
The forest fire did extensive damage.The United States has extensive power around the world.
 
synonyms:
wide, widespread
similar words:
broad
definition 2: very large in size or quantity.
The university library has an extensive collection of antique books.
synonyms:
immense, vast
similar words:
considerable, great, large
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derivations: extensively (adv.), extensiveness (n.)