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extensively

ex·ten·si·vely

UK/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ US/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a widespread way

  • “oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest”
2.

to a great extent

Origin

From extensive + -ly.

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