Synonyms of extra

extra 1 of 3

adjective

ˈek-strə 

as in excess

being over what is needed

always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excess
• surplus
• additional
• spare
• unwanted
• unnecessary
• superfluous
• redundant
• supernumerary
• supplementary
• ample
• supererogatory
• supplemental
• unneeded
• accessory
• plentiful
• needless
• extraneous
• nonessential
• copious
• abundant
• dispensable
• gratuitous
• unessential
• bountiful
• plenteous
• uncalled-for
• de trop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• short
• insufficient
• inadequate
• meager
• scant
• scarce
• poor
• sparse
• scanty
• deficient
• skimpy
• shortish

extra

2 of 3

adverb

as in extremely

to a great degree

the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extremely
• very
• incredibly
• damn
• too
• highly
• terribly
• damned
• so
• full
• really
• much
• desperately
• badly
• super
• severely
• most
• seriously
• greatly
• far
• that
• real
• heavily
• jolly
• especially
• such
• intensely
• particularly
• wildly
• exceptionally
• specially
• good and
• mighty
• immensely
• passing
• fiercely
• exceedingly
• way
• awfully
• absolutely
• vitally
• hugely
• fantastically
• fabulously
• wicked
• enormously
• totally
• awful
• supremely
• bone
• sore
• cracking
• rattling
• dang
• uncommonly
• deadly
• whacking
• completely
• frightfully
• a lot
• surpassingly
• eminently
• almighty
• roaring
• sorely
• corking
• beastly
• monstrous
• thoroughly
• remarkably
• significantly
• thumping
• vastly
• entirely
• spanking
• achingly
• utterly
• majorly
• mortally
• deeply
• archly
• colossally
• ever
• stinking
• filthy
• positively
• considerably
• right
• mightily
• fully
• roaringly
• blisteringly
• noticeably
• unco
• wholly
• substantially
• as all get-out
• downright
• purely
• notably
• radically
• visibly
• obviously
• profoundly
• extensively
• flat-out
• markedly
• altogether
• excessively
• appreciably
• abundantly
• plentifully
• palpably
• discernibly
• obscenely
• overmuch
• monumentally
• astronomically
• amazingly
• plainly
• astonishingly
• monstrously
• staggeringly
• grandly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• little
• somewhat
• slightly
• nominally
• negligibly
• just
• barely
• scarcely
• hardly
• minimally
• marginally
• meagerly
• scantily

extra

3 of 3

noun

1

as in spare

an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original

that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spare
• substitute
• backup
• reserve
• replacement
• double
• stock
• copy
• reproduction
• duplicate
• replica
• clone
• dummy
• replication
• carbon copy
• dupe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prototype
• original
• archetype

2

as in luxury

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxury
• amenity
• comfort
• indulgence
• frill
• option
• superfluity
• extravagance
• accessory
• nonessential
• treat
• nicety
• dainty
• delicacy
• bells and whistles
• accoutrement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• must
• essential
• requirement
• fundamental
• necessity
• basic

3

as in bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonus
• dividend
• gift
• tip
• contribution
• donation
• pension
• perk
• gratuity
• gravy
• offering
• reward
• presentation
• gravy train
• lagniappe
• subsidy
• present
• perquisite
• throw-in
• premium
• donative
• grant
• bounty
• generosity
• prize
• award
• cumshaw
• bestowal
• windfall
• boon
• benefaction
• largesse
• beneficence
• icing
• benevolence
• charity
• giveaway
• fringe benefit
• philanthropy
• manna
• freebie
• favor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extra

Adjective

But Romelu Lukaku gave Belgium hope in the 86th minute and, 159 seconds later, Trossard set up Tielemans to send the game to extra time. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

If your lawn is patchy, gets heavy foot traffic, or could use some extra TLC, overseeding twice a year can help. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Adverb

Another curious thing was that cyclospora seemed to be extra sticky. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Be extra careful with Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, gift cards and crypto. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Noun

Here’s a breakdown of which rituals have real evidence behind them, which are useful extras and how to start this week. — Allison Palmer july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie. — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026