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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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On the side, she cleaned houses for extra cash, but that wasn’t enough to avoid bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal

But with the sudden passing of Diane Keaton this year, the annual viewing takes on extra poignance.

From Salon

"There will be extra gifts this year – and definitely turkey and ham on Christmas Day."

From BBC

December is notoriously busy for major clubs, with additional Premier League matches, extra European fixtures and cup competitions like the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

From BBC

Rob, who was a lawyer, would get up an extra hour early to drop Ronnie to work before going to work himself.

From BBC

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