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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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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

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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
Daniel used savings and took on extra shifts to afford hiring Cohen. — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 The roommate handed over the toddler, along with an extra set of clothing and diapers. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Court officers have also been told to be extra careful when searching courthouse visitors wearing ankle monitors, steel-toed shoes and large belt buckles that would set off magnetometers. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 The situation can be extra frustrating in 2026, as most carriers have significantly raised the cost of checking luggage on domestic and short-haul international routes to an average of $45 for the first bag. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
After the last one is opened, use the set to bake cookies for Santa and decorate them on Christmas Eve, then take the extras along to your holiday gathering. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Many passengers have come to accept no frills flying, paying for every extra beyond a seat. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 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
  • Batteries can also store excess electricity from hydropower, and New York is one of the top hydropower-producing states.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The central bank is unlikely to step in unless countries comply with its excess deficit procedure, which states that the general government budget deficit must not exceed 3% of GDP.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of excess
Adverb
  • Today, however, plague is curable and extremely unlikely to blow up into a new pandemic, experts say.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Nowhere was his balancing act viewed more extremely than with Ukraine.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of extremely
Noun
  • The compact 65 percent layout includes just the primary letters and numbers, plus arrow keys and few spares for the delete, page up, page down, and end keys.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The agreement also includes spares and sustainment support through 2032, extending beyond the initial delivery of the training systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of spare
Noun
  • Rather than replicating the formula of an international luxury chain, Elegance has built its reputation on intimate hotels that celebrate Vietnamese hospitality, thoughtful design, and sense of place.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Mohamed brings more than two decades of global experience leading product strategy from concept through to market for luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • Make the call with Underdog and wager $10 to earn $50 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonus
Adjective
  • China’s surging shipments are much more than just surplus production, the difference between what comes out of Chinese factories and what can be sold domestically in a sagging economy.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Arthur Richardson founded the company in 1947 to sell surplus military vacuum tubes to the fledgling television and radio industries.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of surplus
Adverb
  • And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of very
Noun
  • Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Davidson Just outside Charlotte and with all the hospital amenities of the nearby metro, Davidson isn’t just for the college students of its namesake university.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of amenity

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