Definition of EXTENSIVELY

extensively

Adverb

  • in a widespread way
    • "oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest"

Adv

  • In an extensive manner, widely.
  • To a great extent.

Examples

  • He became more extensively involved than he intended.
  • He has read and traveled extensively.

Origin / Etymology

From extensive + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 24

extensively: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
extensively: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
extensively: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

extensively: valid Words With Friends Word