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   Ex·tra

   /ˈekstrə/

   

   adjective

   • 1. added to an existing or usual amount or number; additional: "they offered him an extra thirty-five cents an hour"
   • 2. excessive or extravagant: informal "“crudité” is so extra—just call it a snack"

   adverb

   • 1. to a greater extent than usual; especially: "he is trying to be extra good" Similar exceptionallyparticularlyspeciallyespeciallyveryextremelysingularlypeculiarlydistinctlyunusuallyextraordinarilyuncommonlyuniquelyremarkablystrikinglyoutstandinglyamazinglyincrediblyawfullyterriblyreallyunwontedlynotablymarkedlydecidedlysurprisinglyconspicuouslysignallyinformal:seriouslymajorlymuchojollydeadwellinformal, dated:devilishfrightfullypowerfulright
   • 2. in addition: "installation will cost about $60 extra" Similar in additionadditionallyas wellalsotoobesidesover and above thaton top (of that)furtherinto the bargainto bootthenagainfurthermorearchaic:withalforbyeOpposite included

   noun

   • 1. an item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary: "I had an education with all the extras" Similar additionsupplementadjunctaddendumadd-onbonusaccompanimentcomplementcompanionadditiveextensionappendageaccessoryattachmentretrofitperipheralOpposite standard itemnecessityessential
   • ▪ an item for which an additional charge is made: "the price you pay includes all major charges—there are no hidden extras"
   • ▪ a person engaged temporarily to fill out a scene in a movie or play, especially as one of a crowd: "the film used an army of extras" Similar walk-onsupernumeraryspear carrierwalk-on partminor rolenonspeaking rolebit partnon-player characterNPCredshirt
   • ▪ a special issue of a newspaper: "she stood under an awning and read the extra"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as an adjective): probably a shortening of extraordinary, suggested by similar forms in French and German.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of EXTRA is more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional. How to use extra in a sentence.

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   Extra definition: beyond or more than what is usual, expected, or necessary; additional. See examples of EXTRA used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXTRA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EXTRA definition: 1. added to what is normal: 2. too extreme and not suitable; making too much effort, or demanding…. Learn more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › extraExtra - definition of extra by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a person or thing that is additional. 2. something for which an additional charge is made: the new car had many extras. 3. (Journalism & Publishing) an additional edition of a newspaper, esp to report a new development or crisis.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXTRA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   too extreme and not suitable; making too much effort, or demanding too much effort and attention: Olivia's so extra - she built a model of an island when she only needed to do a rough sketch. More examples. Fewer examples. He punished the class by giving them extra work.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › extraExtra - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something extra is more than you need or more than you usually have. It's never a bad idea to bake extra chocolate chip cookies. Sometimes extra things are good, like the extra money you made this month or the extra attention you get on your birthday.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXTRA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is extra, you have to pay more money for it in addition to what you are already paying for something. For foreign orders postage is extra. The price of your meal is extra.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › -extraEXTRA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a person or thing that is additional. something for which an additional charge is made.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › extraExtra Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Extra Definition. More, larger, or better than is expected, usual, or necessary; additional or superior. Requiring payment of an added charge. (dated) Extraordinarily good; superior.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishextra adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of extra adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.