extra

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adjective

ex·​tra ˈek-strə How to pronounce extra (audio)
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
… has a large storage area for things like a tent, sleeping bag, mosquito netting, extra clothing, and an extra pair of boots.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
2
: 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
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
"So this is my dad," she [Annisa Simao] says. "If you know him, you know he's pretty goofy, … pretty extra."Natalie B. Compton

extra

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noun

1
: 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

extra

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adverb

: beyond the usual size, extent, or degree
extra large

extra-

4 of 4

prefix

: outside : beyond
extrajudicial

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 Web
Adjective
This best-seller from the brand is built for stability, with a minimal heel lift and a rubber outsole for extra grip. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024 On Saturday night, playing in extra innings in Cleveland with a trip to the World Series on the line, the New York Yankees' season was in jeopardy—but the Bronx Bombers knew that anyone of their teammates could turn things around instantly. Don Yaeger, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
This earns the pair of them the boot, and they’re kicked off set just as it’s announced that Ron Howard will come out to personally thank all the extras for their hard work. Erik Kain, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The extras nearly trump the celebrities in Loewe‘s pre-spring 2025 campaign, debuting later Tuesday on the brand’s digital channels ahead of the collection’s launch in stores on Nov. 14. Miles Socha, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Adverb
When combined with other medicinal herbs, its effects can be extra pronounced. Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 Its sensitive heart will be extra heavy, defensive and raw. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably short for extraordinary

Prefix

Latin, from extra, adverb & preposition, outside, except, beyond, from exter being on the outside — more at exterior

First Known Use

Adjective

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extra was in 1757

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Cite this Entry

“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

extra

1 of 4 adjective
ex·​tra ˈek-strə How to pronounce extra (audio)
: 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
Etymology

Prefix

derived from Latin extra "outside, beyond" — related to strange

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