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
• meagre
• 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
• badly
• super
• desperately
• severely
• seriously
• most
• greatly
• far
• that
• real
• jolly
• heavily
• especially
• such
• intensely
• exceeding
• wildly
• particularly
• exceptionally
• specially
• good and
• mighty
• passing
• immensely
• exceedingly
• way
• awfully
• fiercely
• absolutely
• vitally
• hugely
• fantastically
• fabulously
• wicked
• enormously
• totally
• awful
• supremely
• bone
• sore
• cracking
• rattling
• dang
• deadly
• uncommonly
• whacking
• completely
• frightfully
• a lot
• surpassingly
• eminently
• roaring
• almighty
• sorely
• corking
• thoroughly
• monstrous
• beastly
• significantly
• remarkably
• thumping
• vastly
• entirely
• spanking
• utterly
• achingly
• majorly
• mortally
• deeply
• archly
• colossally
• ever
• stinking
• positively
• filthy
• considerably
• right
• mightily
• fully
• roaringly
• blisteringly
• noticeably
• unco
• wholly
• substantially
• as all get-out
• downright
• purely
• notably
• radically
• obviously
• visibly
• 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
• dainty
• nicety
• accessary
• delicacy
• bells and whistles
• accoutrement
• accouterment

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
• perquisite
• throw-in
• presentation
• gravy train
• lagniappe
• subsidy
• present
• premium
• donative
• grant
• bounty
• generosity
• prize
• largess
• cumshaw
• award
• bestowal
• windfall
• boon
• benefaction
• largesse
• beneficence
• icing
• benevolence
• charity
• freebee
• giveaway
• fringe benefit
• philanthropy
• manna
• freebie
• favor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extra

Adjective

The power saving mode seems to refer to the Adaptive Power Mode coming with iOS 26, something Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously noted, and which should provide a windfall of extra battery life for all iPhone 17 models — and even some current iPhones. —David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025

That can include a pat-down, luggage search or extra questioning by TSA officers. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025

Adverb

Help your car beat the heat by maintaining proper fluid levels Your car's cooling system will work extra hard to make sure your vehicle doesn't overheat. —Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025

The longtime friends appeared to be extra comfortable with each other, fueling talk of a potential romance. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025

Noun

The Nickel offers thoughtful extras—complimentary bike rentals, welcome cocktails at check-in, and access to a nearby gym. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

Students will need their own backpacks, but extras are available if a family needs one, the release states. —Edward McKinnon, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025