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

Use it in the summer with a set of breathable sheets or layered over a lightweight duvet, then style it with a heavier comforter for fall and winter for extra insulation. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 May 2026

Modesto’s test scores grew enough to represent an extra 18 weeks of learning in math and 13 weeks in reading. —ABC News, 13 May 2026

Adverb

The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026

Both are valid, with the latter being extra hard to resist when there are so many insanely good clothing sales right now. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026

Noun

The big carriers have spent years stacking on flashy extras like streaming perks or event discounts to make pricey plans feel worth it, and most people are too busy to dig into whether those add-ons actually justify the cost. —Jon Stojan, USA Today, 8 May 2026

Unlike traditional airlines that have the cushion of higher-margin business class seats or that can trim extras like meals, ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier already run lean. —Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026