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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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These are the extra places in the Champions League given to the two leagues with the best overall record each season.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

You feel an extra sense of responsibility playing somebody so young who is fighting for something that is bigger than them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

And the juiciness left me reaching for extra napkins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A decision by councils in Berkshire on how to distribute financial support for people reliant on heating oil will take some time despite government confirming extra aid.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The second week in December, every occupant of Barracks 28 was issued an extra blanket.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom