Definitions and Examples of extensive, wide, broad
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Covering a large area or range; having great extent.
Example
The museum has an extensive collection of art from around the world.
Having a great distance from side to side; broad.
Example
The river was wide enough for boats to pass through easily.
Having a large distance from side to side; wide.
Example
The broad avenue was lined with trees and shops.
Key Differences: extensive vs wide vs broad
- 1Extensive refers to something that covers a large area or range, while inextensive describes something that is limited in scope.
- 2Wide and broad both describe something that has a large distance from side to side, but wide is often used for things that are longer horizontally, while broad is used for things that are wider horizontally.
Effective Usage of extensive, wide, broad
- 1Describing Landscapes: Use extensive to describe vast landscapes like deserts, forests, or oceans.
- 2Describing Spaces: Use wide or broad to describe large spaces like streets, avenues, or hallways.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different objects, ideas, or concepts.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of inextensive are extensive, wide, and broad. Use extensive to describe vast landscapes, and wide or broad to describe large spaces. These words can also be used to compare and contrast different objects, ideas, or concepts.
