Definitions
- Describing something that is long and time-consuming. - Referring to a speech or written work that is excessively long. - Talking about a process or procedure that takes a lot of time to complete.
- Referring to a thorough and comprehensive study or research. - Describing a wide range of knowledge or experience in a particular field. - Talking about a detailed examination or analysis of a subject.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a significant amount of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a process or activity that takes a lot of time.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a thorough or detailed examination of a subject.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Lengthily implies that something is unnecessarily long or time-consuming while extensively suggests that something is thorough and comprehensive.
- 2Usage: Lengthily is typically used to describe speeches, meetings, or written works while extensively is more commonly used to describe research, knowledge, or analysis.
- 3Connotation: Lengthily can have a negative connotation of being tedious or boring while extensively has a positive connotation of being informative and detailed.
Remember this!
Lengthily and extensively are both adverbs that describe a significant amount of something. However, lengthily refers to the duration of time, while extensively refers to the scope or depth of knowledge. Lengthily can have a negative connotation of being unnecessarily long or tedious, while extensively has a positive connotation of being thorough and informative.
