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

However, the reduced price tag is not worth the extra risk and can burden buyers with long-term insurance costs.

From Science Daily

Hydrating the salt releases heat, which is used to heat the building, and extra heat from the heat pump at other times of day is required to dehydrate, or charge, the TCM.

From Science Daily

Meanwhile, in last month's Budget the government announced almost £70bn of extra spending each year.

From BBC

But now it's getting colder at a time when most extra government support has been rolled back.

From BBC

But what about the hi-tech cameras, the drones, and the extra police, I asked?

From BBC

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