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

Depriving yourself of any spending on the little joys in life could make your 2026 budget feel extra restrictive, and therefore more difficult to adhere to.

From MarketWatch

But covering the cost will require an extra £5 being added to everyone's gas and electricity bill.

From BBC

“For that, we added lots of swallow-tailed ribbons for an extra pop of color … underneath all the tinsel which is Zooey’s absolute favorite!” he added.

From MarketWatch

Given how tough this year was, do you feel like this New Year’s holds extra significance?

From Los Angeles Times

Aside from being able to take Cooper and Arnett behind the curtain of the comedy scene, their relationship added an extra level of authenticity to the film and to each other’s performances.

From Los Angeles Times

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