extensive

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈstensɪv/
US: /ɪkˈstensɪv/

  1. Covering a large area; wide-ranging.

    1. The garden is extensive and beautiful.
    2. The company has extensive operations in Europe and Asia, creating many jobs.

  2. Relating to great in amount or scale.

    1. We did an extensive search for my keys.
    2. The damage from the fire was extensive, requiring major repairs to the building.

  3. Detailed and thorough.

    1. She has an extensive knowledge of art.
    2. The report provided an extensive analysis of the market trends, giving valuable insights.

Synonyms

broad wide large comprehensive thorough detailed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extensive" in English means: Covering a large area; wide-ranging., Relating to great in amount or scale., Detailed and thorough..

The phonetic transcription of "extensive" is /ɪkˈstensɪv/ in British English and /ɪkˈstensɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extensive": broad, wide, large, comprehensive, thorough, detailed.

Example usage of "extensive": "The garden is extensive and beautiful.". More examples on the page.