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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

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.

extra Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hide: There are no hidden extras and the rates represent extremely good value for money.
  • add: Carter adds the extras with a fine kick: 0-13.

Adjective modifier

  • optional: Any other claims for knowledge not based on rational investigation are optional extras.
  • hidden: There are no meters or hidden extras payable on arrival.
  • added: Prices quoted for both properties are inclusive of bed linen, gas, electricity and heating - no added extras!
  • exclusive: Growth boss stephen luxury staterooms for the cruise director taken to a. Chairman ed gillespie that nr brings exclusive extras that.
  • little: It always helps to have some money put aside for emergencies or for little extras that you haven't budgeted for.
  • additional: In previous years the shell scheme walls were all erected first, then the fascia board and then the additional extras including light battens.

Modifies a noun

  • cost: Any extra costs incurred during the course of your stay should be paid directly to the hotel on checkout.
  • charge: We also offer a bespoke service at no extra charge.
  • money: You will also need some extra money left on the table each month to pay off your debts quicker.
  • mile: It created the climate in which world leaders were prepared to go the extra mile to make progress.
  • dimension: They rarely rust and add an extra dimension to the attractive appearance of the slate.
  • cash: You can save money and I can get a bit of extra cash to help pay for my studies.

Used with adjective complement

  • pay: Will you have to pay extra for tables, chairs etc.
  • charge: We do not charge extra should you wish to host your web site elsewhere.
  • earn: Sometimes they are junior hospital doctors ( now reasonably paid ) but nevertheless earning extra by working in their off duty time.
  • add: Discard the solid bits and add extra dripping, lard or butter if necessary.

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.
extra Quotes

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

'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