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   extra

   /ˈɛkstrə/

   adjective

   • 1. added to an existing or usual amount or number; additional: "they offered him an extra thirty-five cents an hour"
   • 2. excessive or extravagant: informal "‘crudité’ is so extra—just call it a snack"

   adverb

   • 1. to a greater extent than usual; especially: "he is trying to be extra good" Similar exceptionallyparticularlyspeciallyespeciallyveryextremelysingularlypeculiarlydistinctlyunusuallyextraordinarilyuncommonlyuniquelyremarkablystrikinglyoutstandinglyamazinglyincrediblyawfullyterriblyreallyunwontedlynotablymarkedlydecidedlysurprisinglyconspicuouslysignallyinformal:seriouslymajorlymuchojollydeadwellinformal, dated:devilishfrightfullypowerfulright
   • 2. in addition: "installation will cost about £60 extra" Similar in additionadditionallyas wellalsotoobesidesover and above thaton top (of that)furtherinto the bargainto bootthenagainfurthermorearchaic:withalforbyeOpposite included

   noun

   • 1. an item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary: "I had an education with all the extras" Similar additionsupplementadjunctaddendumadd-onbonusaccompanimentcomplementcompanionadditiveextensionappendageaccessoryattachmentretrofitperipheralOpposite standard itemnecessityessential
   • ▪ an item for which an additional charge is made: "the price includes all major charges—there are no hidden extras"
   • ▪ a person engaged temporarily to fill out a crowd scene in a film or play: "the film used an army of extras" Similar walk-onsupernumeraryspear carrierwalk-on partminor rolenon-speaking rolebit partnonplayer characterNPCredshirt
   • ▪ a run scored other than from a hit with the bat, credited to the batting side rather than to a batter.
   • ▪ a special issue of a newspaper: "she stood under an awning and read the extra"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as an adjective): probably a shortening of extraordinary, suggested by similar forms in French and German.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXTRA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EXTRA definition: 1. added to what is normal: 2. too extreme and not suitable; making too much effort, or demanding…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of EXTRA is more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional. How to use extra in a sentence.

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   Extra definition: beyond or more than what is usual, expected, or necessary; additional. See examples of EXTRA used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXTRA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. being more than what is usual or expected; additional 2. a person or thing that is additional 3. something for.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of extra adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXTRA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EXTRA meaning: 1. added to what is normal: 2. too extreme and not suitable; making too much effort, or demanding…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › extraExtra - definition of extra by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Something more than is usual or necessary: bought too much paint and gave the extra to a friend. 2. Something, such as an accessory on a motor vehicle, for which an additional charge is made. 3. A special edition of a newspaper. 4. A performer hired to play a minor part, as in a crowd scene in a film. adv.

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   adjective. being more than what is usual or expected; additional. noun. a person or thing that is additional. something for which an additional charge is made.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › extraExtra - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Something extra is more than you need or more than you usually have. It's never a bad idea to bake extra chocolate chip cookies. Sometimes extra things are good, like the extra money you made this month or the extra attention you get on your birthday.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › extraextra | meaning of extra in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    extra meaning, definition, what is extra: more of something, in addition to the us...: Learn more.