Definitions

extra

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /

ADJECTIVE

accessory; excess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

added additional ancillary auxiliary extraneous extraordinary fresh further leftover new other special supplemental supplementary unnecessary unused

STRONG

button fuss gingerbread gravy ice inessential lagniappe more needless perk plus reserve spare supernumerary surplus tip

WEAK

another beyond in addition in reserve in store one more optional over and above redundant superfluous unneeded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace main necessary needed normal old ordinary used usual worn

WEAK

basic elementary essential fundamental integral

ADVERB

particularly

Synonyms

WEAK

considerably especially exceptionally extraordinarily extremely markedly noticeably rarely remarkably uncommon uncommonly unusually

NOUN

accessory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bonus

STRONG

addendum addition adjunct affix appendage appurtenance attachment complement extension supernumerary supplement

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease lessening reduction subtraction

WEAK

basic essential fundamental necessity

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The number of extra peerages that would be set aside for the Conservatives is not yet known.

From BBC

I put on all my extra clothes and it is still too cold.

From Literature

I had six extra batteries for my headlamp.

From Literature

Meanwhile, Downing Street has said the UK had also offered "further defensive air cover" to Bahrain from four extra Typhoon jets that are being sent to Qatar.

From BBC

“It’s once a year that I get to play an event in California, so I think it’s really cool and it’s definitely a little extra motivation,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

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