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extra

/ˈɛkstɹə/

noun

Meaning

  • Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.

  • An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle.

    "Extra, extra! Read all about it!"

  • A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.

  • A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.

  • Something of an extra quality or grade.

Synonyms

addition,
supplement,
sundry

adjective

Meaning

  • Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.

    "I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay."

  • Extraordinarily good; superior.

  • Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.

    "You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!"

adverb

Meaning

  • To an extraordinary degree.

    "That day he ran to school extra fast."