Extensively and Overly

Extensively

Extensively adverb - To a large extent or degree.

Overly and extensively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overly" instead an adverb "Extensively".

Nearby Words: extensive, extension

Overly

Overly adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.
Usage example: there's no need to be overly careful about the rough draft, since we'll polish it afterwards

Extensively and overly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extensively" instead an adverb "Overly".
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