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extensive

/ɪkˈstensɪv/
ex · ten · sive ɪk · ˈsten · sɪv
English Definition
adj. covering a large area
中文释义
广泛的，大量的
Significado en Español
extenso
한국어 뜻
광범위한, 방대한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rộng rãi, quy mô lớn
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Example Sentence

The fire caused extensive damage.

火灾造成大面积损失。

Synonyms
broad vast
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
extend (extend) + ive (of).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “extensive” in the following sentence: The library had an extensive collection of historical documents.

  1. A Limited
  2. B Comprehensive
  3. C Narrow
  4. D Small
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B — Comprehensive. “extensive” means adj. covering a large area

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The scientist did ______ research, reading hundreds of books on the topic.

  1. A brief
  2. B extensive
  3. C shallow
  4. D narrow
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B — extensive. “extensive” means adj. covering a large area

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Common questions about “extensive”

What does “extensive” mean?

extensive — adj. covering a large area. In Chinese: 广泛的，大量的.

How do you pronounce “extensive”?

extensive is pronounced /ɪkˈstensɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · ten · sive.

How do you use “extensive” in a sentence?

The fire caused extensive damage. (火灾造成大面积损失。)

What are synonyms for “extensive”?

broad, vast — all close in meaning to extensive (adj. covering a large area).

Is “extensive” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. extensive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “extensive”?

extend (extend) + ive (of).

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