English Dictionary
Definition extensive in British English
extensive
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪkˈstensɪv/
Example
the restaurant's extensive wine list
Synonyms and related words
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involving a lot of details and information
Example
Scientists have conducted extensive research into the causes of cancer.
Synonyms and related words
