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adjective

ˈek-strə How to pronounce extra (audio)
Definition of extranext
as in excess
being over what is needed always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by

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extra

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adverb

as in extremely
to a great degree the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering

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extra

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noun

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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

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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras

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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

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Recent Examples of extra
Adjective
Wall Street and Main Street The extra boosts to earnings this quarter meant that comparisons to last year's results were skewed in retailers' favor in many cases. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 In the past week, in the wake of the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule that excluded last year's graduating class from that extra year, the Big Ten and SEC passed rules barring players from returning after leaving for the pros. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Adverb
What made the injury extra devastating was how hard Hayden had worked that summer to get ready for his senior season. — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Randy Collins, director of emergency management for the city and county of Honolulu, urged residents to be extra careful once the storm has passed and cleanup starts. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
The salad stacks lean turkey with plant protein from beans and adds healthy fat from avocado, which keeps the meal filling without extras. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 The first of the two days of filming at the park covered wider shots, with 400 extras in the stands. — Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extra
  1. excess
  2. extremely
  3. spare
  4. luxury
  5. bonus
  6. surplus
  7. very
  8. amenity
Adjective
  • The kidneys reabsorb the nutrients and excrete the excess or waste.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When oil prices are really high, oil companies can make a lot of excess profits.
    — Julia Simon, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excess
Adverb
  • This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Noun
  • As for the 15 handicap, their biggest fear would be losing both golf balls and having to embarrassingly ask their playing partner for a spare.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The contracts cover alternators and regulators for the torpedo program and new MK19 Mod 2 air turbine pump assemblies for submarine spares, supporting the US Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities and fleet readiness.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of spare
Noun
  • Enquiries for luxury Singapore properties from Chinese buyers also increased 35% in the first half from a year earlier, according to Juwai IQI.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Tates built an online empire by selling an image of extraordinary personal wealth through displays of sports cars, stacks of cash and luxury watches.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • The bonus points for a win eliminated van Gisbergen, who had a 31-point lead over Preece entering the regular-season finale.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus
Adjective
  • Washington wants surplus countries to reduce their surpluses by redistributing income to the household sector.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The battery will capture surplus solar electricity produced during daylight hours.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of surplus
Adverb
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Noun
  • It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Are there any amenities available, or is this more of a DIY experience?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenity

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