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Extensive

adjective

Extensive means very large or wide in scope.

9 letters 4 syllables

What does Extensive mean?

Extensive means very large or wide in scope.

Dictionary definition

large in amount, range, or area.

Example sentences

Extensive in a sentence

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The chart helped us understand extensive in a clear way.

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In class discussion, we used extensive to compare the results.

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The reading passage used extensive to explain changes in amount and degree.

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Synonyms

Words like Extensive

largerClose in meaning in many contexts.
strongerClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms

Opposite words

smallerHelpful contrast for meaning.
lowerHelpful contrast for meaning.
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Extensive word family

Base word

extensive

adjective

extensive

Base form.

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