extra
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- additional, added, ancillary, auxiliary, further, more, supplementary
- surplus, excess, leftover, redundant, spare, superfluous, unused
[noun]
Synonyms:
- addition, accessory, attachment, bonus, extension, supplement
[adverb]
Synonyms:
- exceptionally, especially, extraordinarily, extremely, particularly, remarkably, uncommonly, unusually

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Contrasted words: barely, scarcely
Related Words: added, additional, supplemental, supplementary, especially, particularly, considerably, markedly, noticeably

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English Thesaurus: actor, actress, star, the star, co-star, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. ex‧tra¹ S1 W2 /ˈekstrə/ adjective
[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Probably from extraordinary]

1. [only before noun] more of something, in addition to the usual or standard amount or number:
Could you get an extra loaf of bread?
Allow extra time for your journey.
Drivers are advised to take extra care.
Residents can use the gym at no extra cost.
an extra ten minutes/three metres etc
I asked for an extra two weeks to finish the work.

2. [not before noun] if something is extra, it is not included in the price of something and you have to pay more for it Antonym : included:
Dinner costs $15 but wine is extra.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. extra² pronoun
an amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount Synonym : more
pay/charge/cost etc extra
I earn extra for working on Sunday.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

III. extra³ adverb

1. in addition to the usual things or the usual amount:
They need to offer something extra to attract customers.
one/a few etc extra
I got a few extra in case anyone else decides to come.
I’ll be making $400 extra a month.

2. [+ adjective/adverb] used to emphasize an adjective or adverb:
You’re going to have to work extra hard to pass the exam.
an extra special effort

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IV. extra⁴ noun [countable]

1. something which is added to a basic product or service that improves it and often costs more:
Tinted windows and a sunroof are optional extras (=something that you can choose to have or not).
Be careful, there may be hidden extras (=additional charges which you are not told about).
It’s got lots of useful little extras.

2. an actor in a film who does not say anything but is part of a crowd:
He started his acting career as an extra.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

extra- /ekstrə/ prefix
[Language: Latin; Origin: extra 'outside', from exter; ⇒ external]

1. outside or beyond:
extragalactic (=outside our galaxy)
extracellular (=outside a cell)

2. informal very or more than normal:
extra-large
extra-strong
extra-special

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

extra
noun
ADJ. little There was no money left over for luxuries or little extras.
optional | hidden £400 is a lot to pay for a weekend break, but there are no hidden extras.
added Regular guests also get added extras like free room service.
EXTRA + VERB include sth Optional extras include anti-lock brakes and an electric sunroof.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

actor someone who performs in a play or film:
Her son wants to be an actor.
Both my parents are actors.
actress a woman who performs in a play or film. Many women prefer to be called actors rather than actresses:
Who was the actress who played Jane Eyre?
She’s one of my favourite actresses.
star a famous actor:
Julia Roberts is a famous Hollywood star.
The hotel is popular with movie stars.
the star someone who plays the most important part in a play or film:
Daniel Radcliffe is the star of the ‘Harry Potter’ films.
co-star one of two or more famous actors who have important parts in a play or film:
Her co-star Jodie Foster won the Best Actress Award.
the lead the main acting part in a play or film:
He will play the lead in a new version of ‘Dracula’.
extra an actor in a film who does not say anything but is part of a crowd:
She started her career as an extra in TV soap operas.
understudy an actor who learns a part in a play so that they can act the part if the usual actor is ill:
Vanessa had flu, and her place was taken by her understudy, Miss Lisa Fennell.
the cast all the actors in a play or film:
Other members of the cast include Johnny Depp and Danny DeVito.
She will head the cast (=she will have the most important part).
company a group of actors who perform plays together:
In 2006, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The play will be performed by an all-female company.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

extra in addition to the usual or standard cost, time, amount etc:
They let the kids stay up an extra hour.
Some stores charge extra for delivery.
Postage is extra.
additional [only before noun] more than the basic amount or the amount that you expected or agreed. Additional is more formal than extra:
An evening job would provide additional income.
There may be an additonal charge for paying bills by credit card.
added [only before noun ] extra – used when talking about something that makes something better or more effective:
an added benefit
an added precaution
It was a beautiful place, and the good weather was an added bonus.
Use a sunscreen for added protection.
spare [only before noun] kept in addition to the one you usually use, so that it is available if the one you usually use breaks, gets lost etc:
a spare key
a spare tyre
a spare set of clothes
actor someone who performs in a play or film:
Her son wants to be an actor.
Both my parents are actors.
actress a woman who performs in a play or film. Many women prefer to be called actors rather than actresses:
Who was the actress who played Jane Eyre?
She’s one of my favourite actresses.
star a famous actor:
Julia Roberts is a famous Hollywood star.
The hotel is popular with movie stars.
the star someone who plays the most important part in a play or film:
Daniel Radcliffe is the star of the ‘Harry Potter’ films.
co-star one of two or more famous actors who have important parts in a play or film:
Her co-star Jodie Foster won the Best Actress Award.
the lead the main acting part in a play or film:
He will play the lead in a new version of ‘Dracula’.
understudy an actor who learns a part in a play so that they can act the part if the usual actor is ill:
Vanessa had flu, and her place was taken by her understudy, Miss Lisa Fennell.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

more in addition to an amount or number:
Can I have some more coffee?
I have one more question.
It only costs a few dollars more.
further [only before noun] formal as well as the ones that you have already mentioned:
She will remain in hospital for further tests.
They waited for a further two hours.
supplementary formal in addition to the main part of something:
Supplementary information is available on request.
a supplementary question
supplementary income
extra in addition to the usual or standard cost, time, amount etc:
They let the kids stay up an extra hour.
Some stores charge extra for delivery.
Postage is extra.
additional [only before noun] more than the basic amount or the amount that you expected or agreed. Additional is more formal than extra:
An evening job would provide additional income.
There may be an additional charge for paying bills by credit card.

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