extra

¹ American  

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /

adjective

1. beyond or more than what is usual, expected, or necessary; additional.

   an extra copy of a newspaper; an extra charge.

2. larger or better than what is usual.

   an extra binding.

3. Slang.

   1. extremely good.

   2. over the top; extreme or excessive.

      Her behavior is just so extra, so dramatic!

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noun

1. something extra or additional.

   the little amenities and extras that make life pleasant.

2. an additional expense.

3. a special edition of a newspaper, other than a regular edition.

4. something of superior quality.

5. Movies, Television. a person hired by the day to play a minor part, as a member of a mob or crowd.

6. an additional worker.

7. Cricket. Usually extras. a score or run not made from the bat, as a bye or a wide.

adverb

1. in excess of the usual or specified amount.

   an extra high price.

2. beyond the ordinary degree; unusually; uncommonly.

   done extra well; extra large.

extra- ² American  

1. a prefix meaning “outside,” “beyond,” freely used as an English formative.

   extrajudicial; extraterritorial; extra-atmospheric.

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extra ¹ British  

/ ˈɛkstrə /

adjective

1. being more than what is usual or expected; additional

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noun

1. a person or thing that is additional

2. something for which an additional charge is made

   the new car had many extras

3. an additional edition of a newspaper, esp to report a new development or crisis

4. films an actor or person temporarily engaged, usually for crowd scenes

5. cricket a run not scored from the bat, such as a wide, no-ball, bye, or leg bye

6. something that is better than usual in quality

adverb

1. unusually; exceptionally

   an extra fast car

extra- ² British  

prefix

1. outside or beyond an area or scope

   extrasensory

   extraterritorial

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Etymology

Origin of extra¹

First recorded in 1770–80; by shortening of extraordinary

Origin of extra-²

< Latin, combining form of extrā (adv. and preposition) outside (of ), without

Example Sentences

"When you come on and your team is losing it gives you that extra impetuous to try and change it."

From BBC

Meanwhile, Sasha-Jay said she was sharing her story in the hope she gets answers and also wants people to be extra cautious when online.

From BBC

It’s also true that many families actually like some of the extra benefits, such as grocery store deals and restaurant coupons, that they receive from the collection of their data.

From Salon

Meanwhile, generative AI will allow filmmakers to generate realistic background scenes like crowds and battles, instead of shooting on location and using hundreds of extras.

From The Wall Street Journal

That extra marbling translates into depth, tenderness and a loaf that tastes intentional rather than apologetic.

From Salon

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