extra

The definition of extra is more, larger, bigger than expected or at an additional cost.

(adjective)

An example of extra used as an adjective is in the sentence, "This coffee is extra hot," which means the coffee is hotter than was expected.

Extra means an additional person or thing.

(noun)

An example of an extra is a person playing a minor role as a crowd member in a movie.
An example of an extra is a special edition of a newspaper.

Extra is defined as more than usual.

(adverb)

An example of extra used as an adverb is in the phrase "extra happy," which means happier than usual.

See extra in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

Origin: 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

outside, outside the scope or region of, beyond, besides: added to adjectives

Origin: L < exter, exterus: see external

See extra in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

More than or beyond what is usual, normal, expected, or necessary. See Synonyms at superfluous.
Better than ordinary; superior: extra fineness.
Subject to an additional charge: Coffee does not come with dinner but is extra.

noun

Something more than is usual or necessary.
Something, such as an accessory on a motor vehicle, for which an additional charge is made.
A special edition of a newspaper.
a. An additional or alternate worker.
b. A performer hired to play a minor part, as in a crowd scene in a film.
Something of exceptional quality.

adverb

To an exceptional extent or degree; unusually: extra dry.

Origin:

Origin: Probably short for extraordinary

or extro-

prefix

Outside; beyond: extraterritorial.

Origin:

Origin: Latin extrā-

Origin: , from extrā; see eghs in Indo-European roots

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