extra

¹ex·tra

adj \ˈek-strə\

Definition of EXTRA

1

a : more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional <extra work> b : subject to an additional charge <dessert is extra>

2

: superior <extra quality>

Examples of EXTRA

1. a sandwich with extra mayonnaise
2. She got a part-time job to earn some extra money.
3. He gave us an extra week to finish the job.
4. There's no extra charge for breakfast.

Origin of EXTRA

probably short for extraordinary

First Known Use: 1757

Related to EXTRA

Synonyms: excess, spare, redundant, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus

Related Words: accessory, additional, supplemental, supplementary; de trop, dispensable, extraneous, gratuitous, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unnecessary, unneeded, unwanted; abundant, ample, bountiful, copious, plenteous, plentiful

Near Antonyms: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, meager (or meagre), niggardly, poor, scant, scanty, scarce, short, shortish, skimpy, sparse

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