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extensive

adjective

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Meaning

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Covering a large area or amount; large in scope or range.

Example Sentence

The library has an extensive collection of historical documents from around the world.

Usage Note

Used to describe something that covers a large area, affects many things, or is very thorough, like extensive damage, extensive knowledge, or an extensive search.

Synonyms

large broad wide considerable vast sweeping

Antonyms

limited small narrow restricted confined minimal

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