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

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Some plants now store extra fuel on-site in case natural gas supplies become constrained.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new study found that employees felt more “human” when receiving extra paid vacation time than getting monetary bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m just saying. Haven’t you noticed all the extra money Mom’s been spending? The kitchen remodel? Three vacations in six months?”

From Literature

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

From Literature

Dr. O'Connor explained that heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system.

From Science Daily

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