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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
In an extra-large bowl combine squash, apples, lemon slices, and fennel seeds. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026 There are a number of really unique plants that will make for a fascinating collection if the extra humidity puzzle can be solved. — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Adverb
People who are immunocompromised, pregnant, older, or feeding a young child should be extra cautious, especially in areas with high cyclosporiasis case counts. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Vindman’s spokesperson told the Miami Herald that the campaign team is extra vigilant after figures on the right have followed and filmed him. — Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
That these Americans tend to be lower income and often nonwhite is just an extra for MAGA, which would love to specifically disenfranchise these constituencies. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 Certain suites come with even more extras, like private airport pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), poolside cabana access, and a daily complimentary refresh of the mini bar. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 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
  • However, excess nitrogen can also cause crepe myrtles to produce lots of leaves and minimal flowers.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping furry friends with the people who love them takes excess burdens off already overcrowded shelters and thus helps prevent suffering on both a human and animal level.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of excess
Adverb
  • The wildfires broke out over the weekend across the Spokane area, fueled by very strong winds combined with extremely dry conditions.
    — Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, experts say that legal decision was extremely narrow, with some arguing it was likely misinterpreted by migrants and traffickers.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Noun
  • The contract will procure spares for F-35 fighter jets and will deploy spare packages to the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, F-35 program partners and foreign military customers.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Stroll subsequently couldn’t participate in FP2 as the team did not have enough time to repair the damage and had to fly more spares out to Hungary from its UK factory.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of spare
Noun
  • The luxury estate dates back to the 1800s, sits on 470 acres of land, and is located about 20 miles outside of London.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Qatari royal family's donation of the luxury jet valued at approximately $400 million, an unprecedented foreign gift, raised questions from some lawmakers and ethics experts.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • All editions also benefit from pre-order bonuses that include open beta early access (on August 6), the Exfil weapon set, and Exfil Dom legendary character skin.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • One traveler may respond to bonus points, while another is more interested in an immediate price reduction.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus
Adjective
  • When the Cubs needed a corner infielder, the Dodgers shipped them a surplus major leaguer, Michael Busch, in exchange for two prospects.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The budget also banks on $285 million in surplus revenue from tax increment financing districts, special taxing zones across the city.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of surplus
Adverb
  • But, at the heart of it is what appears to be a very ugly feud between two public servants.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Noun
  • But the two men want additional amenities such as pickleball courts or soccer fields that give more people a reason to keep coming back.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • By selling homes, developers get early funding, which helps pay for restaurants, spas, and other amenities that might not survive on room revenue alone.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenity

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