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

Chelsea failed to qualify for a European competition, but Gittens believes the extra chance to rest and prepare could be an advantage. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 26 July 2026

This extra step minimizes the risk of isotopic dilution that can occur during conventional processing. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Adverb

Mats come in five sizes (extra small to extra large) and are portable for travel. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

In a photo dump posted on July 19, Duff revealed that her tour stop in West Valley City, Utah was extra sweet, thanks to a visit from her daughters and Koma. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 July 2026

Noun

Neither side benefits financially from an agreement, but the ECHL franchise gets the cachet of being linked to an NHL organization and an NHL organization gets a place, when necessary, for its AHL extras and fifth goaltenders to play. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Bring your haul home to bake pies, make jam, freeze extras, or enjoy fresh. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026