How to Use extra in a Sentence

extra

1 of 3 adjective

• He gave us an extra week to finish the job.
• She got a part-time job to earn some extra money.
• There's no extra charge for breakfast.
• The South is getting less than 1 percent of the extra gain.
  — How To Save A Country, The New Republic, 15 June 2023
• And be sure to use those extra bits to make a Turkey Stock.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
• The Royals had erased a three-run deficit and went on to win 4-3 in extra innings.
  — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
• Mayonnaise has eggs in it so there is not a need for the extra eggs.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
• Some work extra jobs to make ends meet, according to the union.
  — Sarah Raza, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023
• In places were grabbling sticks and the like aren’t allowed, noodlers get the extra reach by way of their feet.
  — Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
• This costume comes in four sizes, extra small to large, to fit your four-legged friend.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 24 June 2023
• Make sure to snag that on-site coupon for an extra 10 percent off.
  — David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024
• Plus, the shoes come with a removable gem charm on the upper part of the sneakers for an extra dose of glam.
  — Jennifer Maldonado, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
• The extra space comes with a room or two and its own kitchen, much like those-law quarters added to older homes.
  — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024
• One-third of its seats have extra leg room from 32 inches to over 36 inches.
  — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
• The extra money isn't part of the shortfall but will be absorbed in the overall K-12 budget.
  — The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
• Plenty of room at the tip of your toes and a bit of extra space in the toe box accommodates the fact that feet swell a bit throughout the day.
  — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
• Plan for a few extra hours inside, if not an entire day.
  — Blake Snow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
• Its range of sizes (extra small to 3XL) comes in 29 colors, including ink blue and olive green.
  — Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
• The small amount of triple sec required is definitely worth the extra bottle at the liquor store.
  — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
• The whiskey was bottled at 92 proof and is non-chill filtered, which allows some extra flavor to shine through on the palate.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
• Keyes points out that the extra charges for luggage and other perks can sometimes cost more than the fare itself.
  — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
• Ironically, the season’s shortest episode is the one most in need of extra time.
  — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2023
• These prizes might be a later bedtime, a trip to the park, a new book, small amounts of change, extra TV time, or a family bike ride.
  — Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023
• Haghighi adds an extra twist to suggest, with banally natural means, the sense that the world is out of joint: rain.
  — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024
• Your first thought might be a credit card, since these offer the fastest, easiest route to extra cash.
  — Aly J. Yale, wsj.com, 7 Nov. 2023
• Riders should plan at least an extra 30 minutes for their trips.
  — oregonlive, 14 June 2023
• The plugs seal places used for extra emergency doors on planes with more seats than Alaska and United Max 9s.
  — David Koenig, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
• The cover is a luxe cotton fabric for an extra upscale feel.
  — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2023
• And every minute of extra springtime daylight has helped.
  — Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
• There is an option to extend the cease-fire for extra days in return for 10 hostages per day, an official said.
  — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2023

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extra

2 of 3 noun

• Thousands of extras were hired for the battle scene.
• The package deal includes some nice extras.
• It’s been a few years since Bill Adams has worked as an extra.
  — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
• That’s why this dry food option is a key extra that the Smalls team was smart to add.
  — Dallas News, 13 Dec. 2022
• While the best of Ellis is here to stay, more exciting extras are on the way.
  — Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
• And for the extras: Place raspberries in a jar and cover with your booze of choice.
  — Kelsey Youngman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
• And those are just the extras that many consider must-haves.
  — Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2024
• Haynes was first hired to cast extras for War Party (1988).
  — Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2023
• Your pup is storing his extras away, but the holes in your yard are less than ideal.
  — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2023
• Burns impaneled eight this time — a few extra on the off chance a juror dropped out at the last minute.
  — Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2020
• Four of them are for shorts; about half of them credit him as an unnamed extra.
  — NBC News, 5 Oct. 2021
• Make a large batch and freeze extras to be microwaved on busy mornings.
  — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
• The movie studio had hired extras for background scenes.
  — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2023
• Others defend the extras as a way to appeal to the waves of boomers who are retiring.
  — Jordan Rau, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2023
• That would cost about $5,000 for five sensors and software, and then of course, more money for extras.
  — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 31 July 2023
• For $8 a week, Gibson rode her horse five miles each way to movie sets that offered her work as an extra.
  — Elizabeth Weitzman, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
• The set comes with a number of snap-on extras, like a bumper with a winch, an engine snorkel, a roof rack with work lights and spare tires for the hood and rear door.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2023
• The extras range from luggage surcharges to creative change fees.
  — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2023
• Artists and students were game to be extras, making their real art in the background.
  — Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 June 2023
• Use these handy extras to clean curtains and reach between bed frames.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
• Keep In Mind These chairs don’t include any extras like canopies, trays, or cushions.
  — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
• Store your essentials and a few self-care extras for an easy, effortless look on the go.
  — Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2023
• Along with adding a few ponies to the spunky rotary, these extras likely brought some higher decibels to the engine's howl.
  — Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 26 Apr. 2023
• Like some of the other computers in the auction, the Lisa is being auctioned with extras.
  — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
• When a Quran goes up in flames during the shoot, the Arab extras on set are outraged, resulting in a set fraught with tension.
  — Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
• The matching detachable pouch that comes with this bag is the perfect size for the little extras, like earbuds or keys.
  — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
• Reminder: There appear to be some unnamed extras in the cabin.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 23 Mar. 2023
• Don’t be the pet owner that leaves behind a mess or has to track down another pet parent to get a bag — just have extras on hand.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
• And over time the other dramas, the film, the stars, the happenings, the local extras, the gossip, even kidnapping attempts.
  — Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2023
• The extras quickly add up, often sinking hearts when the bill arrives at the vacation’s end.
  — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023

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extra

3 of 3 adverb

• The food was extra good.
• The roads are slippery, so be extra careful.
• You have to pay $5 extra for room service.
• This is an extra special occasion.
• Thanks to a quick spin in the food process, this dip recipe is extra smooth and creamy.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
• Being extra fussy or cold to the touch. Pale or blotchy skin.
  — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 6 July 2023
• Just be extra careful not to drop it and crack your screen.
  — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2023
• The fault shunts extra current to some parts of the circuit, shorting it out.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2023
• Yeah, and that’s because high heat makes your body work extra hard to cool down.
  — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 21 June 2023
• The new 300ppi resolution is extra easy on the eyes, too.
  — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 9 May 2023
• The combination of a silky and grainy texture makes the skin feel extra clean.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
• Not pulling that out of the aquifer or a nearby river is extra valuable.
  — The Arizona Republic, 26 May 2023
• To make their music extra unique, kids can use the slider to change the tempo of their music.
  — Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
• If your feet are extra dry, use heavy-duty creams there.
  — Marty Munson, Men's Health, 22 June 2023
• For your scrotum and shaft, go extra slow and stretch the skin to flatten it and make easier to trim.
  — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
• Wild rice and mushrooms make this dish extra savory and rich.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
• Aries March 21-April 19 Your fire is burning extra bright at present.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2023
• This start will begin extra early, as the first pitch will be thrown before the clock strikes noon.
  — Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2023
• From jackets to handbags, these items will make fall trips extra cozy and stylish.
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
• Some old-timers would tough it out in tennis shoes to be extra quiet while walking through the woods.
  — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
• That said, tomorrow will feel extra chilly with a gusty breeze.
  — Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024
• The eggs hatch around March, and the birds get extra aggressive when protecting their goslings.
  — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
• To keep it extra crunchy, stir in pecans and bacon just before serving.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
• Go extra small with this patent leather mini purse that adds a big punch of color to an outfit.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
• Madonna is looking extra strong and fierce this Pride Month.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 13 June 2023
• And there are certain groups of people who should be extra cautious.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
• For an extra adorable puffer, the Hileelang Hooded Puffer Coat features cute little ears on the hood (and sale prices start at $22).
  — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2023
• Each kit comes with three rockets that are equipped with LED lights, making these rockets extra fun to watch as the sun goes down.
  — Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
• Want it extra fast, without having to make a new account?
  — Martin Cizmar, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2023
• Venus, the planet of love and fame, enters Pisces on March 11, causing some of you to feel extra confident.
  — Essence, 4 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 May 2024