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extra definition

ex·tra (eks′trə)

adjective

more, larger, or better than is expected, usual, or necessary; additional or superior
requiring payment of an added charge

Etymology: contr. < extraordinary; also < L extra, additional, extra < extra, adv., more than, outside: see extra-

noun

an extra person or thing; specif.,

an additional charge: often used in pl.
☆ a special edition of a newspaper as formerly put out between regular editions to cover news of unusual importance
an additional benefit or feature
a spare or leftover copy of something
an extra worker
Cricket a run not made from a hit, as a bye
Film an actor hired by the day to play a minor part, as a member of a crowd scene, etc.

adverb

more than usually; esp., exceptionally extra good quality

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