extra

¹

[ ek-struh ]

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!

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. Usually extras. Cricket. 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

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

   extrajudicial; extraterritorial; extra-atmospheric.

extra

¹

/ ˈɛkstrə /

adjective

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

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

prefix

1. outside or beyond an area or scope

   extrasensory

   extraterritorial

Word History and Origins

Origin of extra¹

First recorded in 1770–80; by shortening of extraordinary

Origin of extra²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of extra¹

C18: perhaps shortened from extraordinary

Origin of extra²

from Latin extrā outside, beyond, changed from extera, from exterus outward

Example Sentences

But the Arts Council has since provided extra funds and extended that deadline.

From BBC

Whatever extra treatments strength and conditioning coach Bennie Wylie has suggested, Marks has been more than willing to try.

From Los Angeles Times

Once, in between setups during a long overnight shoot, she noticed on the camera monitor that the extras were exhausted.

From Los Angeles Times

One option being looked at, she said, was making money through subscriptions for users who want extra features on their accounts.

From BBC

Mourning the loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone but navigating that grief while being a student adds an extra layer of challenge.

From BBC

Related Words

• bonus