Synonyms of 'comprehensive'

comprehensive

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(adjective) in the sense of broad

Definition

of broad scope or content

The book is a comprehensive guide to the region.

Synonyms

broad

A broad range of issues was discussed.

full

Full details will be sent to you.

complete

wide

The brochure offers a wide choice of hotels and holiday homes.

catholic

He was a man of catholic tastes, enjoying music and fine arts of all kinds.

sweeping

sweeping economic reforms

extensive

The story generated extensive comment on social media.

blanket

the blanket coverage of the Olympics

umbrella

thorough

We are making a thorough investigation.

inclusive

an inclusive price of £32.90

exhaustive

The author's treatment of the subject is exhaustive.

all-inclusive

all-embracing

overarching

encyclopedic

He has an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music.

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Opposites

limited

specific

narrow

restricted

specialized

incomplete

Additional synonyms

in the sense of blanket

Definition

applying to or covering a wide group or variety of people, conditions, situations, etc.

the blanket coverage of the Olympics

Synonyms

comprehensive,

full,

complete,

wide,

sweeping,

broad,

extensive,

wide-ranging,

thorough,

inclusive,

exhaustive,

all-inclusive,

all-embracing

in the sense of catholic

Definition

(of tastes or interests) covering a wide range

He was a man of catholic tastes, enjoying music and fine arts of all kinds.

Synonyms

wide,

general,

liberal,

global,

varied,

comprehensive,

universal,

world-wide,

tolerant,

eclectic,

all-inclusive,

ecumenical,

all-embracing,

broad-minded,

unbigoted,

unsectarian,

multicultural,

multiculti (informal)

in the sense of encyclopedic

Definition

(of knowledge or information) very full and thorough

He has an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music.

Synonyms

comprehensive,

full,

complete,

vast,

universal,

wide-ranging,

thorough,

in-depth,

exhaustive,

all-inclusive,

all-embracing,

all-encompassing,

thoroughgoing

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classic or classical?

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classical

This is one of the works of Hollywood cinema.

assignment or homework?

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homework

assignment

We get every day.

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besides

beside

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also or too?

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I wondered whether I would become ill also. I wondered whether I would become ill too.

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who's

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did

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Synonyms of 'comprehensive'

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