1
a
: more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional
extra work
In preparation for this weekend's competition, the team put in some extra hours.—
Andrew King
Andrew King… has a large storage area for things like a tent, sleeping bag, mosquito netting, extra clothing, and an extra pair of boots.—Stephanie Fitzgerald
Stephanie Fitzgerald
b
: subject to an additional charge
dessert is extra
There is an entrance charge of €5 per person, and it's extra for sunbeds …—Eilis O'Hanlon
Eilis O'Hanlon2
: superior
extra quality
3
slang
: going beyond what is usual or standard: such as
a
: extremely or excessively elaborate : extravagant
This Ontario mansion … is basically a mini castle and is so extra it even comes with a 16-foot waterfall.—Patrick John Gilson
Patrick John Gilson
b
: characterized by dramatic or eccentric behavior : over-the-top
… women who are seen as too fun, too brash, too extra, too loud …—Bonnie McLaren
Bonnie McLaren"So this is my dad," she [Annisa Simao] says. "If you know him, you know he's pretty goofy, … pretty extra."—Natalie B. Compton
Natalie B. Compton1
: one that is extra or additional: such as
a
: a special edition of a newspaper
b
: an added charge
c
: an additional worker
specifically
: one hired to act in a group scene in a motion picture or stage production
d
: an attractive addition or accessory : frill
cars loaded with extras
2
: something of superior quality or grade
: beyond the usual size, extent, or degree
extra large
: outside : beyond
extrajudicial
Synonyms
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
- achingly
- almighty
- archly
- awful
- awfully
- badly
- beastly
- blisteringly
- bone
- colossally
- corking
- cracking
- damn
- damned
- dang
- deadly
- desperately
- eminently
- enormously
- especially
- ever
- exceedingly
- exceeding
- extremely
- fabulously
- fantastically
- far
- fiercely
- filthy
- frightfully
- full
- greatly
- heavily
- highly
- hugely
- immensely
- incredibly
- intensely
- jolly
- majorly
- mightily
- mighty
- monstrous [chiefly dialect]
- mortally
- most
- much
- particularly
- passing
- rattling
- real
- really
- right
- roaring
- roaringly
- seriously
- severely
- so
- sore
- sorely
- spanking
- specially
- stinking
- such
- super
- supremely
- surpassingly
- terribly
- that
- thumping
- too
- unco
- uncommonly
- vastly
- very
- vitally
- way
- whacking
- wicked
- wildly
Examples of extra in a Sentence
Adjective
a sandwich with extra mayonnaise
She got a part-time job to earn some extra money.
He gave us an extra week to finish the job.
There's no extra charge for breakfast.
Noun
The package deal includes some nice extras.
Thousands of extras were hired for the battle scene.
Adverb
You have to pay $5 extra for room service.
The food was extra good.
The roads are slippery, so be extra careful.
This is an extra special occasion.
Recent Examples on the WebLaura Vozzella, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
But don’t be scared of its gripping qualities, this primer is also formulated with skin-friendly ingredients such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to add a bit of extra moisture, too.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The alternative is needing to qualify for the playoffs through the NBA’s play-in tournament, as the seventh through 10th-place teams take part in those extra games to determine the final two playoff seeds in each conference.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
The seat isn't very wide, but the chair's construction is sturdy and supportive, with extra lumbar support and a headrest—features that can be hard to find in chairs as inexpensive as this.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Places that saw a total eclipse that year attracted lots of visitors and extra road activity as evidenced by a photo from the Wyoming Department of Transportation included in a Federal Highway Administration document about eclipse preparations.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Nobody knows when or if the Boss, 74, will hang it up for real, so just having an opportunity to be in the man’s presence for a few hours carries a bit of extra weight these days.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
The whiskey was bottled at 92 proof and is non-chill filtered, which allows some extra flavor to shine through on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
This new version is clearly a larger sistership to the 125-foot Azimut Grande Tri-deck, released in 2021, but the 44M looks more substantial and ship-like, thanks to its extra 20 feet of length.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
Mechagodzilla, a metallic super-weapon beamed down from space by aliens who look like extras from Planet of the Apes, turned out to be more successful, and has been revived by both Toho and Legendary in subsequent films.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Higher trims will get extras like a noise-insulating acoustic windshield as well as heated and ventilated seats too, things not commonly found in mainstream-brand competitors.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In addition to the a la carte menu, diners can go the family-style route, a chance to try all the appetizers and, depending on the size of the party, one or more of the main courses and desserts plus some extras for $75 a person (provided the entire party participates).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Upgrades to Fiesta Club rooms get extras like free beachfront breakfasts, access to the infinity pool and views at the adults-only rooftop club, an exclusive restaurant, and resort discounts.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
Tickets during the sale include all taxes, fees, and carrier charges, but do not include extras like baggage.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
After making his film debut as an uncredited extra in Midnight Cowboy (1969), Walsh popped up in such notable features as Serpico (1973), The Gambler (1975), Bound for Glory (1976), Ordinary People (1980), Reds (1981), Cannery Row (1982) and Silkwood (1983).
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
The fourth episode is built around a lavish party with dozens of extras, elaborate dance choreography, and both the size of the budget and the level of affection for the period are palpable throughout.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
To make this outfit extra cool, slip the brand’s Halo Performance Hoodie over it when heading to a Pilates class or an early morning stroll.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Though Beyoncé is often blonde, she's been extra blonde throughout the Renaissance and Cowboy Carter eras.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
It’s been a long time coming for founders Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks, who have created beautiful properties in Brooklyn, the Catskills, and Nashville, but there’s something extra special about this one, their first location in the West.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
Puerto Rican rum is quite light in general, and in this case, that’s where the cask finish is extra beneficial.
—Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Her 12-year-old, Michael, is 6-foot-4 and wears a men’s 15 extra wide shoe.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
With nearly 4,000 five-star ratings and sizes ranging from small to extra large, the cherry on top might just be its affordable price tag.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Without the extra tax revenue, Democrats say those increases would be impossible to support.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
But don’t be scared of its gripping qualities, this primer is also formulated with skin-friendly ingredients such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to add a bit of extra moisture, too.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The alternative is needing to qualify for the playoffs through the NBA’s play-in tournament, as the seventh through 10th-place teams take part in those extra games to determine the final two playoff seeds in each conference.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
The seat isn't very wide, but the chair's construction is sturdy and supportive, with extra lumbar support and a headrest—features that can be hard to find in chairs as inexpensive as this.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Places that saw a total eclipse that year attracted lots of visitors and extra road activity as evidenced by a photo from the Wyoming Department of Transportation included in a Federal Highway Administration document about eclipse preparations.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Nobody knows when or if the Boss, 74, will hang it up for real, so just having an opportunity to be in the man’s presence for a few hours carries a bit of extra weight these days.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
The whiskey was bottled at 92 proof and is non-chill filtered, which allows some extra flavor to shine through on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
This new version is clearly a larger sistership to the 125-foot Azimut Grande Tri-deck, released in 2021, but the 44M looks more substantial and ship-like, thanks to its extra 20 feet of length.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
Noun
These days, White wears an anti-union sticker on his shirt and carries extras to hand out to whoever wants one.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
Mechagodzilla, a metallic super-weapon beamed down from space by aliens who look like extras from Planet of the Apes, turned out to be more successful, and has been revived by both Toho and Legendary in subsequent films.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Higher trims will get extras like a noise-insulating acoustic windshield as well as heated and ventilated seats too, things not commonly found in mainstream-brand competitors.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
In addition to the a la carte menu, diners can go the family-style route, a chance to try all the appetizers and, depending on the size of the party, one or more of the main courses and desserts plus some extras for $75 a person (provided the entire party participates).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Upgrades to Fiesta Club rooms get extras like free beachfront breakfasts, access to the infinity pool and views at the adults-only rooftop club, an exclusive restaurant, and resort discounts.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
Tickets during the sale include all taxes, fees, and carrier charges, but do not include extras like baggage.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
After making his film debut as an uncredited extra in Midnight Cowboy (1969), Walsh popped up in such notable features as Serpico (1973), The Gambler (1975), Bound for Glory (1976), Ordinary People (1980), Reds (1981), Cannery Row (1982) and Silkwood (1983).
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
The fourth episode is built around a lavish party with dozens of extras, elaborate dance choreography, and both the size of the budget and the level of affection for the period are palpable throughout.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Adverb
Morgan Wallen Claps Back at Ex-Managers and 'Dark Side of the Music Business' with 'Spin You Around' Re-Recording
Wallen is making his live dates extra special this year by bringing along an A-list cast of rotating openers.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
To make this outfit extra cool, slip the brand’s Halo Performance Hoodie over it when heading to a Pilates class or an early morning stroll.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Though Beyoncé is often blonde, she's been extra blonde throughout the Renaissance and Cowboy Carter eras.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
It’s been a long time coming for founders Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks, who have created beautiful properties in Brooklyn, the Catskills, and Nashville, but there’s something extra special about this one, their first location in the West.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024
Puerto Rican rum is quite light in general, and in this case, that’s where the cask finish is extra beneficial.
—Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
It’s infused with avocado oil, a rich source of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss, seals the hair cuticle, dials up your natural shine, and makes your tresses extra smooth.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Her 12-year-old, Michael, is 6-foot-4 and wears a men’s 15 extra wide shoe.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
With nearly 4,000 five-star ratings and sizes ranging from small to extra large, the cherry on top might just be its affordable price tag.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
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extra
1 of 4 adjective
ex·tra
ˈek-strə 
: more than is due, usual, or necessary
extra
2 of 4 noun
: something extra: as
a
: a special edition of a newspaper
b
: a person hired to act in a group scene (as in a movie)
extra
3 of 4 adverb
: beyond the usual size, extent, or degree
extra long
extra large eggs
extra-
4 of 4 prefix
: outside : beyond
extracurricular
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