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extra definition

ex·tra (eks′trə)

adjective

  1. more, larger, or better than is expected, usual, or necessary; additional or superior
  2. 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.,
  1. an additional charge: often used in pl.
  2. ☆ a special edition of a newspaper as formerly put out between regular editions to cover news of unusual importance
  3. an additional benefit or feature
  4. a spare or leftover copy of something
  5. an extra worker
  6. Cricket a run not made from a hit, as a bye
  7. 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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extra Synonyms

extra

modif.

additional, in addition, other, one more, spare, reserve, surplus, supplemental, increased, another, new, fresh, auxiliary, backup, added, besides, also, further, more, beyond, over and above, excess, plus, supplementary, extraordinary, accessory, special, unused.

Antonyms less*, short*, essential.


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extra Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hide: There are no hidden extras and the rates represent extremely good value for money.

Adjective modifier

  • optional: Any other claims for knowledge not based on rational investigation are optional extras.

Modifies a noun

  • cost: Any extra costs incurred during the course of your stay should be paid directly to the hotel on checkout.

Used with adjective complement

  • pay: Will you have to pay extra for tables, chairs etc.

Noun used with modifier

  • quot: Share his expertise the city including of our day those quot extras.

Preposition: for

  • privilege: They married on Whit Monday 1971 in the Hampstead Registry Office and he had to pay extra for the privilege.
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extra quotes

'That's a great deal tomake one word mean,'Alicesaid in a thoughtful tone. 'When I make a word do a lot of work like that,'said Humpty Dumpty,'I always pay it extra.'

-Dodgson

They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had And add some extra, just for you.

-Larkin, Philip Arthur

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