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[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

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Here’s how I outsmarted lifestyle creep: I knew I couldn’t trust myself with extra income when I landed my first job out of graduate school.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Grandpa was a double burger with extra cheese, “original” style.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

And that doesn’t mean throwing all your extra cash into risky investments to make up for lost time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He was initially jailed for six years, but following a Crown appeal this was increased to eight years with an extra three years of supervision.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He carried his pack and the extra weight of a heavy rope, a small ax, and their supply of torches with ease.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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