Meaning & use
extensive
Covering a large area, range, or amount; thorough and far-reaching.
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The company carried out extensive research before launching the new product.
Extensive flooding damaged homes across the entire valley.
A note on using this word
Extensive describes scope or reach and should not be confused with expensive, a common spelling mix-up for learners.
Words with a similar meaning
wide-rangingcomprehensive
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