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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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He added: "If you need to travel, please drive to the conditions and take extra time for your journey."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Doncic’s injury left the Lakers backcourt extra shorthanded Thursday as Marcus Smart missed his sixth consecutive game Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Home buyers almost always had the power to negotiate or ask for extra perks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Together they leaned against Llewelyn’s body for extra warmth, and Orion was curled up at their feet.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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