Synonyms for extensive

Adjective

1. extensive, extended, large (vs. small), big (vs. little)
usage: large in spatial extent or range; "an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England"; "extended farm lands"
2. extensive, far-reaching, sweeping, comprehensive (vs. noncomprehensive)
usage: having broad range or effect; "had extensive press coverage"; "far-reaching changes in the social structure"; "sweeping reforms"
3. copious, extensive, voluminous, abundant (vs. scarce)
usage: large in number or quantity (especially of discourse); "she took copious notes"; "extensive press coverage"; "a subject of voluminous legislation"
4. extended, extensive, wide, considerable (vs. inconsiderable)
usage: great in range or scope; "an extended vocabulary"; "surgeons with extended experience"; "extensive examples of picture writing"; "suffered extensive damage"; "a wide selection"
5. extensive (vs. intensive)
usage: of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor; "producing wheat under extensive conditions"; "agriculture of the extensive type"
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