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extra
adjective as in accessory; excess
Strongest matches
added, additional, ancillary, auxiliary, extraneous, extraordinary, fresh, further, leftover, new, other, special, supplemental, supplementary, unnecessary, unused
Strong matches
button, fuss, gingerbread, gravy, ice, inessential, lagniappe, more, needless, perk, plus, reserve, spare, supernumerary, surplus, tip
Weak matches
another, beyond, in addition, in reserve, in store, one more, optional, over and above, redundant, superfluous, unneeded
adverb as in particularly
Weak matches
considerably, especially, exceptionally, extraordinarily, extremely, markedly, noticeably, rarely, remarkably, uncommon, uncommonly, unusually
noun as in accessory
Strongest match
Strong matches
addendum, addition, adjunct, affix, appendage, appurtenance, attachment, complement, extension, supernumerary, supplement
Example Sentences
She takes extra care with rest and recovery as pericarditis can occur after a viral infection, such as a cold or flu.
Someone who isn't beyond doing the extra yards and helping out, often in his own box.
He announced extra levies -- plus export controls on "critical software" -- due to take effect from November 1, and threatened to cancel a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Most of us will get an extra hour in bed - or at the pub - but it is not such good news for night shift workers who will have to spend an extra hour at work.
There is an extra single bed made up for those hostages who don't want to be left alone overnight, so that a partner or relative can sleep alongside them.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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