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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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Margaret Smith from Somerset says her extra petrol costs were just "effectively a wage cut."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

EU energy imports have cost an extra €24 billion since the start of the war, the commission said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Even so, the planet is warmer than Jupiter, which has a temperature of about 140 K. Scientists believe this extra warmth comes from heat left over from the planet's formation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Players designated as position players are not allowed to pitch unless a game is in extra innings or there is at least a six-run differential in the score when they take the mound.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“I have to commend you two on all your extra practice. It will come in handy one day, I’m sure.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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Theater - Introductory

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