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extra

[ həˈloʊ ]
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The word "extra" means more than what is usual or needed. If you have extra food, you have more food than you need. Extra can be used for things, time, or even effort.

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"extra" as noun

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

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

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

"extra" as adjective

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

2 - Extraordinarily good; superior.

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

"extra" as adverb

1 - To an extraordinary degree.

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Synonyms
1 - additional
2 - supplementary
3 - supplemental
4 - spare
5 - surplus
6 - further
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Antonyms
1 - Insufficient
2 - lacking
3 - minimal
4 - limited
5 - scarce
6 - meager
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Examples in Context

1 - He slipped an extra twenty into the envelope for good measure.

1 - Metió un billete de veinte extra en el sobre, de propina.

2 - Them charging us extra for tap water just takes the biscuit.

2 - Que nos cobren extra por agua del grifo ya es el colmo.

3 - The carpenter placed a buck under the heavy beam for extra support.

3 - El carpintero colocó un soporte bajo la viga pesada para un apoyo adicional .

4 - The landlord wants me to put down an extra fee for pets.

4 - El casero quiere que pague una fianza adicional por las mascotas.

5 - The fence design included angled uprights for extra stability and style.

5 - El diseño de la cerca incluía postes inclinados para mayor estabilidad y estilo.

6 - He decided to chain the trailer to the truck for extra security.

6 - Decidió asegurar el remolque al camión con cadenas para mayor seguridad.

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