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

Modelling suggests this should reduce the heating and loads that caused extra charring, but this will be the first time the revised descent is flown with a crew.

From BBC

But it did say disruptions in the Middle East and heavy discounting in Europe could leave it with extra unsold product in those regions.

From MarketWatch

“If prices stayed at this level, it would mean an extra $11 billion in annual expense just for jet fuel. For perspective, in United’s best year ever, we made less than $5 billion,” Kirby said.

From The Wall Street Journal

While fans only caught a quick glimpse of Carla — who is said to be picking up extra shifts elsewhere — her name lingers in the script.

From Los Angeles Times

"Today's decision gives thousands of people in that situation an extra layer of protection, on top of the medicines they are already taking."

From BBC

Related Words

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